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Free Car Seat and Safety Check Events Offered in Oneida County
Utica families can sign up for free car seat installations and safety checks this spring
Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:06am
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Free car seat installation events aim to keep Oneida County children safe on the road.Rome TodayFamilies in Utica and the surrounding Oneida County area can take advantage of two upcoming free car seat events hosted by the Oneida County Health Department. On May 28, the department will offer free car seat installations and safety checks at the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company. A second event will be held on June 11 in Rome.
Why it matters
Access to properly installed car seats is crucial for child safety, but can be costly for many families. These free events provide an important community service to ensure Oneida County children are riding safely.
The details
The Oneida County Health Department is hosting two free car seat events this spring. On May 28, families can sign up for free car seat installations and safety checks at the Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company on Trenton Road. A second event will be held on June 11 in Rome, also offering free car seats and expert installation assistance by appointment.
- The Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company event will take place on May 28.
- The Rome event will be held on June 11.
The players
Oneida County Health Department
The county health department organizing the free car seat events to provide safety resources to local families.
Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company
The location hosting the May 28 car seat installation and safety check event in Utica.
What’s next
Families in Utica and Oneida County can sign up now to reserve a spot at the free car seat events.
The takeaway
These free car seat installation and safety check events from the Oneida County Health Department are an important community resource to help ensure children in the area are riding safely, especially for families who may not be able to afford professional car seat installation services.
