IUP Institute for Rural Health and Safety

05/29/2026

🚲💦 Summer fun starts with summer safety! 🌞

There’s still time to register for the Indiana Free Library’s Summer Safety Workshop — a fun and educational three-day series designed to help young children stay safe while enjoying all the adventures summer brings.

Each day features a different guest presenter covering important topics like water & pool safety, bike & vehicle safety, and outdoor safety through engaging, age-appropriate activities for children ages 3–6. Siblings and caregivers are welcome to join the fun too!

📅 June 2–4, 2026
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Indiana Free Library Children’s Department

✨ Registration is required:
Indiana Free Library

05/29/2026

🎓 Class of 2026, let’s make memories that last a lifetime by keeping the celebration safe. Before you turn the key, check out these quick tips for the road ahead.
⭐️Buckle up: Everyone in the car needs a seatbelt.
⭐️Phone down: Put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" mode.
⭐️Designate a driver: Never drive under the influence.
⭐️Ditch distractions: Keep the music at a volume where you can hear traffic.
⭐️Watch the clock: Stick to local curfew laws for new drivers.
⭐️Limit passengers: Fewer friends in the car means fewer distractions.
Celebrate your hard work, protect your friends, and arrive safely. You earned this moment!
Congratulations, class of 2026! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

05/28/2026

☀️ The weather is perfect for a bike ride today! Before you pedal off into the sunshine, stay safe with these quick tips:
🪖Protect your head: Always strap on a helmet.
👕Be seen: Wear bright clothes and use reflectors.
🛑Follow rules: Ride with traffic and stop at signs.
👀Stay alert: Keep your eyes on the road ahead.
And a few more 👇to make your ride both safe and enjoyable!

05/27/2026

When you’re driving with kids or teens in the car, your skills and habits are on display. Set a good example by practicing safe driving behaviors on every trip!

See our safety tips for parents and guardians of teen drivers: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/safety/traffic-safety-driver-topics/young-driver.

05/26/2026

🎓 High School Graduation Season is Here!🎓 Remember, your future is too bright to text it away.Graduation marks the start of a whole new chapter. Don’t let a single glance at your phone cut that story short.Keep your eyes on the road, celebrate responsibly, and arrive at your next milestone safely.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

🚨 To our EMS heroes: Thank you for your unwavering courage, late-night sacrifices, and lifesaving dedication across our communities.We honor the paramedics, EMTs, and first responders who deliver critical care when every second counts. You are the vital lifeline for our communities, the calm in the chaos, and the definition of true heroes.We see your hard work. We see your sacrifice. We thank you today and every day. EMS Week Recognition Day 2026.

05/22/2026

Let’s keep our communities safe this holiday. As we head out to celebrate Memorial Day, let's look out for one another by buckling up every single trip—police are out keeping our roads safe with "Click It or Ticket" enforcement.
Our Priority: Guarding neighbors, friends, and family.
The Reminder: Front seat or back, everyone buckles.
The Action: Click your belt before driving.
The Promise: Everyone gets home safely.

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05/21/2026

🚗 Click It or Ticket.
Two seconds can save a life. Buckling up is the single most effective way to protect yourself in a crash.
Law enforcement officers are patrolling to ensure seatbelt laws are followed. There are no excuses and no exceptions when it comes to safety.Protect lives.Avoid a ticket.Buckle up every time.

05/20/2026

🚨 When you see flashing lights, move over and slow down! 🚨
This National EMS Week, we are celebrating our local EMS heroes who work around the clock to save lives. But to do their jobs safely, they need your help on the road. PA's Move Over Law requires all drivers to change lanes when approaching an emergency response area. If you cannot change lanes safely, you must slow down to a speed that is at least 20 mph under the posted speed limit. Our emergency responders risk their lives every time they step onto a highway. Let's protect the people who protect us.👉 Move Over. Slow Down. Save Lives.

05/20/2026

✅️Check out this great program! Free and open to the public!