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MISSION STATEMENT
The Brazos Valley Injury Prevention Coalition (BVIPC) is
a Safe Communities coalition to implement and
support health initiatives designed to reduce traffic-
related injuries and fatalities in the Brazos Valley.
Sub grantee of TxDOT
Texas A&M University, AgriLife Extension with Family
Development Resource Management Dept.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TxDOT Bryan Office
CHI St. Joseph Hospital, Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Local Police Departments
Local Fire Department
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Local Health Departments
University's and Junior Colleges : TAMU, Blinn & SHSU
Texas Transportation Institute
Brazos Valley Council of Governments
Brazos Valley Council of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
& More
MEET BI-MONTHLY
Guest speaker
Discuss upcoming BVIPC events
Community partners share agency news
HARD HATS FOR LITTLE HEADS
For the eighth year in a row BVIPC has partnered with
Texas ENT to help distribute 3,500 bike helmets to
surrounding area 2nd graders.
HARD HATS FOR LITTLE HEADS
RED (REALITY EDUCATION FOR DRIVERS)
RED: A one day, hospital-based injury prevention tool targeted at young drivers.
Partners: Local hospitals, municipal and teen court
Two for One: On time served for community service
RED
Emphasizes the 5 main risk factors for young drivers.
Impaired, Distracted and Drowsy Driving
Speeding, and Lack of Seat Belt Use
PLEASE BE SEATED
Please Be Seated is aimed at getting the attention of
parents who are not restraining their children in their
vehicles. PBS postcards are available at the
Department of Public Safety, libraries, pediatrician
offices, courthouses, and local law enforcement
offices.
An anonymous submission can also be made on line
by logging on to
http://brazosvalleyinjuryprevention.tamu.edu
PLEASE BE SEATED
FAMILY FUN FEST A family resource fair with exhibitors in the fields of safety, sports, kids
clubs, libraries, the humane society, etc. for parents and caregivers.
FAMILY FUN FEST
2014 2015
Attendance 200 350
Exhibitors 20 35
Donations $1745 $3000
Donors 7 20
Backpacks given away 0 100
Drawstring bags 72 80
Adult giveaways 41 83
Each adult attendee are given a card upon registration, they are validated
at each booth and later turned in at the check in table for a prize after
visiting with majority of the exhibitors booths.
CREATIVE PROGRAMS
Love your selfie
Powder puff
football
CREATIVE PROGRAMS
Candy
Crashed Truck
THANK YOU
Cindy Kovar
http://brazosvalleyinjuryprevention.tamu.edu/
578 John Kimbrough Blvd. Suite #121
TAMU 2251
College Station, Texas 77843-2251
Office: 979-862-1921