A Chapter of the Nebraska State SAFE KIDS Coalition
Serving Ogallala, Keith County, Lake McConaughy and the surrounding area.
 Protecting kids from their number one killer—unintentional injury.

Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Resources:

Water Safety Resources:

Fire Safety Resources:

 Upcoming Events
  • We are hosting a Child Passenger Safety Technician Class September 20-24 in North Platte.  (View Local flyer, DMV Site/Registration)
     
  • "Kids Don't Float...And They Don't Drive the Boat" Campaign

    SAFE KIDS of the Sandhills has received a grant from the National Safe Boating Council to promote the use of life jackets by children and to prevent children from operating boats underage.  For more information, click here.

About Us:

The SAFE KIDS of the Sandhills Chapter was formed in 2004 by members of the Ogallala, Nebraska  area community.  The organization is a chapter of the Nebraska State SAFE KIDS Coalition, which is affiliated with the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.

What is SAFE KIDS?
The National SAFE KIDS Campaign is the first and only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury — the number one killer of children ages 14 and under.

More than 300 state and local SAFE KIDS coalitions in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico comprise the Campaign.  There is a Nebraska State Coalition, with chapters in O’Neill, Columbus, Superior, Scottsbluff, Seward and Ogallala.  The Tri-Cities and Lincoln have their own Coalitions.
 

Who is involved in the Sandhills Chapter?
The Sandhills District Health Department is the sponsoring agency, providing 501(C)3 status.  Other partners include:

Ogallala Police and Fire Departments, Ogallala Community Hospital, Banner Home Medical, Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce, Radiant Life Church, Perkins County Head Start, Keith County Head Start, Nebraska Game and Parks—Boating Safety Section, Ogallala Public Schools, Nebraska State Patrol, Keith County Sheriff’s Department, Ogallala Youth Committee, and the Sandhills Crisis Intervention Program.

What are the goals of the local chapter?
To facilitate continuity among the various groups providing safety education to our communities, avoid duplication, pool resources, and help reinforce safety messages.

What projects are the chapter involved in?
Child Passenger Safety, Water Safety, and Fire Safety have been identified as key components.  However, programs include Bike Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Holiday Safety and more.

To learn more, contact Chapter President Scott Eveland at 308-289-0017 or scott@eveland.net.

View our 2004 Annual Report

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Next Meeting:

Wednesday, August 17

11:30 a.m. (MDT)

La Paloma Sola (Inside the Grey Goose Lodge), Ogallala
View online brochures on a variety of topics at the Fairfield County (CT) SAFE KIDS site. Links: