SAFE
The Delaware Public Health District is dedicated to the prevention of accidental injury and death to individuals of all ages. As the lead agency of the SAFE Delaware County Coalition, the Delaware Public Health District partners with local law enforcement, hospital and health care providers, fire departments and emergency medical personnel, schools, businesses and community groups to provide educational programs and resources relating to injury prevention to keep our county a safe place to live.
Funding and Support
Is provided by Safe Kids Worldwide and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office/Safe Communities programs to facilitate the SAFE Delaware County Coalition and to monitor, review and determine countermeasures to all fatalities due to traffic crashes on Delaware County roadways.
SAFE Delaware County Coalition countermeasures include public awareness resources, tools and campaigns related to various safety issues including:
- Fatal Crash Review
- Child Passenger Safety
- Mature Driver Safety (CarFit)
- Reduce Teen Crashes
- Seat Belt Usage
- Impaired Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Railroad Crossing Safety
- Pedestrian Safety
- Bicycle Safety
- Speed Prevention
- Motorcycle Safety
- First Responder Safety
Mission
The mission of SAFE (Safety Awareness For Everyone) Delaware County is to serve as a countywide network that joins community partners, maximizes resources and provides leadership to prevent injury and fatalities in Delaware County.
Meeting Information
The coalition meets quarterly from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
For information on dates and locations of upcoming meetings contact coalition coordinator Jackie Bain at jbain@delawarehealth.org.
