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Lee County Middle School West Campus May Students of the Month Sixth Grade Joshua Robinson Team Extreme Lee County Middle School West Campus May Students of the Month Seventh Grade Tra’Niya Scott Team Griffin Lee County Middle School West Campus May Students of the Month Eighth Grade Sarah Ofodile Team Synergy Lee County Fire and EMS Services responded to 153 Calls Emergency Services responded to 153 calls during the week of May 25 - June 1, 2024. EMS Responses EMS responded to sev en calls for abdominal pain/problems. EMS responded to three calls for altered mental status. EMS responded to one call for assault. EMS responded to one call for back pain (non-traumatic). EMS responded to nine calls for breathing problems. EMS responded to five calls for cardiac arrest/ death. EMS responded to sev en calls for chest pain (non-traumatic). EMS responded to one call for choking. EMS responded to one call for convulsions/ seizure. EMS responded to one call for diabetic prob lem. EMS responded to one call for drowning. EMS responded to 14 calls for falls. EMS responded to five calls for fire standby. EMS responded to one call for headache. EMS responded to one call for heat/cold expo sure. EMS responded to one call for hemorrhage/lac eration. EMS responded to two calls for medical alarm. EMS responded to three calls for psychiat ric problems. EMS responded to 11 calls for sick person. EMS responded to eight calls for traffic/ transportation inci dents. EMS responded to one call for traumatic injury. EMS responded to one call for unconscious/ fainting/near-fainting. EMS responded to four calls for unknown prob- lem/person down. EMS responded to one call for wa ter rescue standby. EMS responded to one call for well person check. EMS made 95 emergency service re sponses for the week. Fire Responses Fire department responded to three acti vated alarm. Fire department re sponded to 39 calls to assist EMS crew. Fire department re sponded to one call for authorized controlled burning. Fire department re sponded to one call for building fire. Fire department responded to three calls that were dispatched and cancelled in route. Fire department re sponded to one call for electrical wiring/equip ment problem, other.. Fire department re sponded to one call for extrication of victim(s) from vehicle. Fire department responded to two calls for motor vehicle accidents. Fire department responded to one call where no incident was found on arrival at dispatched address. Fire department responded to one call to search for person in water. Fire department responded to one call for smoke scare, odor of smoke. Fire department responded to one call for walk in at station for EMS. Fire department responded to 58 calls during the week. The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, June 5,2024, Page 9A The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Have Begun Special to the Ledger Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a period known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” which runs through Labor Day weekend. This is a time when there is an in crease in the number of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. “Now that school is out, the risk gets high er during the summer for teen drivers and everyone else they share the road with,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Because of their inex perience, teens are more susceptible to dangerous driving behaviors- like speeding, driving dis tracted, and not wearing a safety belt. AAA urges parents to model safe driving behavior and reinforce safe driving habits with their teens to help keep them safe this summer.” According to NHTSA, nearly half of teen driv er-related deaths occur during the 100 Deadliest Days. A total of nearly 6,700 people were killed during this period, from 2013-2022. In 2022 alone, 707 people were killed in these types of crashes - a 10% increase over pre-pandemic 2019. “AAA shares this information to remind all drivers to stay alert while behind the wheel this summer. We also encourage parents to have a serious discus sion with their teen about the importance of being a safe driver,” Waiters continued. Common Risk Factors for Teen Drivers Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16-19. For every mile driven, new teen drivers (ages 16-17) are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to adults. Distracted driving. Distraction plays a role in nearly six out of ten teen crashes. Electron ics like cell phones and in-vehicle infotainment systems are considered the second-biggest dis traction to teen drivers. The biggest distractions are teen passengers. Driving with teen pas sengers. Research shows that the risk of a fatal crash increases in direct relation to the number of teenagers in a car (NHTSA). Having other passengers in the car can contribute to peer pressure and the impulse to engage in dangerous habits like speeding and aggressive driving. Speeding. Speeding is a factor in nearly 30 percent of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. Not wearing a safety belt. Teens who buckle up significantly reduce their risk of dying or being seriously injured in a crash. AAA’s Advice for Parents “The single most important thing parents can do to help their teens become safe driv ers is to be involved in their ‘learning to drive’ process,” said Rachel Wilson, Director of Driver Education Pro grams, AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Spend time coaching your teen while they’re behind the wheel and have a serious discussion about safety. While parents can be great teachers, it also helps to seek out profes sional training courses, like those provided by AAA.” Lead by example. Minimize risky be havior when you drive. Don’t drive aggressively, avoid distractions, and always wear your seat- belt. Your driving skills and judgment behind the wheel shape your child’s view of safe driving habits, even before they’re old enough to drive. Make safe driving a priority in your own life. Conduct at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving. Let your teen drive in a variety of conditions including inclement weather, busy inter states, and at night. This will help them become a more confident driver in imperfect situations. Teach defensive driv ing skills. Help your teen anticipate poten tial risks by constantly scanning the road for hazards. Then share advice on how to safely avoid them. Establish a parent-teen driving agreement that sets family rules like when the teen can drive, where they can go, and with whom. Then clearly outline the con sequences for breaking the rules and rewards for driving safely. 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