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MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: January 5, 2021 Shawneri Guzman South County Fire Community Outreach Manager Shawneri Guzman has been named the 2020 Outstanding Safe Kids Coordinator by Safe Kids Washington and Washington’s Child Passenger Safety Program. The award honors outstanding work in keeping children safe from injury. Each year nearly 3,000 Washington children age 0-19 are seriously injured or die due to preventable injuries. South County Fire is the lead agency for the Safe Kids Snohomish County coalition. As coordinator, Guzman leads the coalition in its efforts to prevent childhood injuries from traffic crashes, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more. The coalition provides education and protective equipment to families, caregivers and professionals. ....
Safe Kids Washington and Washington’s Child Passenger Safety Program today announced this year’s recipients of the 2020 Child Injury Prevention Awards, including Amara, a Tacoma-based child welfare organization. The award honors individuals or organizations for outstanding work in keeping children safe from injury. Each year nearly 3,000 Washington children age 0-19 are seriously injured or die due to preventable injuries. “Washington has many heroes working across the state to make sure communities and families have the information and resources they need to keep our children safe and healthy,” said Will Hitchcock, with the Washington State Department of Health. “This year’s honorees exemplify the work that goes on community to community, that saves and protects our children.” ....