FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2023
CONTACT:
OFFICE: 615-251-5131
MEDIA ADVISORY
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY, SECRETARY OF STATE TRE HARGETT, AND THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO HELP PREVENT HEAT-RELATED CHILD DEATHS
NASHVILLE, Tenn--- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, and the Tennessee Department of Health will hold a joint press conference to launch a statewide partnership to distribute Baby in the Back hangtags, to help prevent heat-related child deaths.
At the conclusion of the press conference, certified child passenger technicians will offer free child car seat checks to parents and guardians to ensure proper installation, along with Baby in the Back hangtags.
WHO: Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett
Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner for Population Health, Tobi Adeyeye Amosun, MD, FAAP
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director, Buddy Lewis
WHAT: Baby in the Back Press Conference
WHEN: Friday, June 30, 2023
9 a.m. CT
WHERE: Belle Meade Police Department Parking Lot
4705 Harding Road
Nashville, Tenn
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s mission is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee.
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