The Santa Barbara County EMS Agency, a branch of the Public Health Department, will join a number of entities participating in a free Summer Safety and Fun event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 1 at Ortega Park and Pool, 604 E. Ortega St., Santa Barbara.

Open to families and children of all ages, Summer Safety and Fun will feature low-cost helmets; resources on car seat harnessing and California car seat laws; supervised swimming; and a bike safety obstacle course.

Other groups hosting the event are Cottage Health, Santa Barbara City Fire Department (SBFD), Santa Barbara City Police Department (SBPD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), American Medical Response (AMR), SafeKids’ Santa Barbara County Chapter, and Santa Barbara County MOVE.

According to Safe Kids, there are more than 240,000 emergency room visits annually for children and teens ages 19 and younger due to bicycle-related injuries, with 11% of those resulting in traumatic brain injuries.

Additionally, the CDC estimates 59% of children are riding in improperly fitted or installed car seats. In light of these statistics, the Santa Barbara County EMS Agency is committed to supporting injury prevention and ensuring the community has access to lifesaving skills and equipment.

“The EMS Agency remains committed to Community Access & Education, and we are excited to partner with Cottage Health, SafeKids, SBFD, SBPD, CHP, SBC MOVE and AMR to bring this commitment to reality,” said Nick Clay, EMS Agency director.