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Where Can I Get a Low Cost Bike Helmet in Kitsap County?

Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center, Silverdale
Contact: Marcy Powell, Child Safety Specialist 360-662-1198
Harlow Center in the Harrison Hospital Building, Silverdale
Bicycle Helmets -$7, Multisport/Skateboard Helmets - $10
Ski Helmets (in winter) - $15
Helmets for All Ages
Every Wednesday 2 – 5 pm
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, Kingston
Contact: Michele Laboda for appointment at 360-297-3619
Bicycle Helmets - $7 requested donation
Helmets for All Ages,
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

Poulsbo Fire Department
Contact: Office staff at 360-779-3997 for appointment
911 Liberty Rd., Poulsbo
Bicycle Helmets - $7 requested donation
Helmets for All Ages,
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

Naval Hospital Bremerton
Contact: Health Promotion Office at 360-475-4541
Every Thursday afternoon by appointment
Bicycle Helmets - $7 requested donation
Helmets for All Ages, Open to Military Beneficiaries
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

Bremerton Fire Department
Contact: Stan Plyler for Appointment at 360-473-5380
Bicycle Helmets - $7 requested donation
Helmets for All Ages,
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

Helmets for Youth/Northwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council
Contact: April Borbon for appointment at 360-479-5631
Bicycle Helmets - $7 requested donation
Helmets for All Ages,
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
Call for an appointment at 360-871-2411
Bicycle Helmets - $7 requested donation
Helmets for All Ages
Wearer must be present for Custom Fit

Bicycle Helmet Facts

• Head Injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes and is the most important determinant of bicycle-related death and permanent disability.
      Source:  National SAFEKIDS Campaign, Arlington, VA.
• The single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes is a helmet.
      Source:  National SAFEKIDS Campaign, Arlington, VA.
• Harborview Medical Center research shows that bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury by 85% and brain injury by 88%.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• The average lifetime cost of severe head injury is $4,500,00.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• The majority of bike crashes occur in parks, bike paths, and driveways - not just on streets. Most do not involve motor vehicle collisions.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• Local helmet ordinances exist in 16 local jurisdictions including Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port Angeles, Aberdeen, and Tacoma, King and Pierce Counties. A majority support an ordinance for all ages.
      Source:  Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Olympia, WA.
• All US Navy jurisdictions require bicycle helmet used by military personnel, dependants and civilians.
      Source:  Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Olympia, WA.
• Laws in 19 states, the District of Columbia and over 73 localities require bicycle helmets.
      Source:  Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, Arlington, WA.
• Helmets are far more effective in preventing serious injury than seat belts or motorcycle helmets.
      Source:  Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Seattle, WA.
• Every dollar spent on a bike helmet saves society $30 in direct medical costs and other costs to society.
      Source:  National SAFEKIDS Campaign, Arlington, VA.

It's the law

Bicycle Helmets Ordinances:

Bremerton, WA - ORDINANCE NO. 47-17:

An Ordinance of the city of Bremerton, Washington, establishing bicycle helmet regulations, implementing educational and safety programs, creating a new chapter 10.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code.Bainbridge Island, WA - ORDINANCE NO. 2001-06:

An Ordinance of the city of Bainbridge Island, Washington, establishing helmet requirements for bicycles and similar recreational vehicles and creating a new chapter 10.30 of the City of Bainbridge Island Municipal ode.

Poulsbo, WA - ORDINANCE NO. 47-17:

An Ordinance of the city of Poulsbo, Washington, establishing bicycle helmet regulations, implementing educational and safety programs, creating a new chapter 10.14 of the Poulsbo Municipal Code.

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