The East Peoria Fire Department’s free car seat check event will occur from 1 to 4 p.m. December 3rd, at the Central Fire Station, 201 W. Washington St. The event gives parents and child caregivers the opportunity to make sure car seats are properly installed in vehicles. 

Nationally trained child passenger safety technicians will be available to educate caregivers on proper installation of child restraints and best practice guidelines. According to Safe Kids, a national organization promoting car seat safety, 95 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly. 

Those who cannot attend the event can request a free appointment online at https://bit.ly/CarSeatCheckAppointment. This event occurs on the first Wednesday of the month, excluding January through March. The December Car Seat Check will be the last opportunity until Spring arrives.