~ Other Safety Sites for Kids ~
The NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Service Office of Fire Prevention and Control has a Fire Safety Page with an activity book about Hershey, a chocolate labrador retriever, who was specially trained to find the cause of fires. They also have information, games and pictures related to fire safety.
If you live on a farm, you probably know these safety rules. If you plan to visit in a rural area, you may not be aware of the dangers on a farm. Farm Safety 4 Just Kids is an international, non-profit organization which works to prevent farm related injuries to children.
If you are going camping or picnicking, see the Smokey the Bear website from the US Forest Service. Remember, only you can prevent forest fires!
Here are some tips on protecting your eyes from Optima, Inc., an eye glass lens manufacturer.
The Florida Citizen Safety Center, Children's Safety Center provides safety tips from what to do after an accident to how to protect yourself in bad weather.
The Nemours Foundation provides a Kids Health site. They have information on all types of topics including not injuring yourself using the computer, how to deal with change and your feelings, health, safety, and games.
For older kids:
If you are interested in volunteer work or community service, you should check out the American Red Cross Youth Page.