Public Health and Environment

Safety

Safety issues affect all families, especially families with young children.

Unintentional injuries or "accidents" are the leading cause of death for children 14 and younger, according to the Minnesota Safety Council. Each year, more than 5,600 children in the United States die and nearly 120,000 are permanently disabled from preventable injuries. Some of the primary risks for children include: traffic related accidents, falls, fires and burns, choking, suffocation, poisoning, drowning, and firearm incidents.

Please visit the sites on the right for information, including fact sheets, on keeping your home and family safe.  If you have additional questions or concerns, call us at 651-430-6655 or email us at PHE@co.washington.mn.us.