Car seat check event ensures safety of Siouxland's children

SIOUX CITY , Iowa ( KCAU ) — Safety experts came together Saturday to ensure Siouxland's youngest vehicle passengers are safe.

Sioux City Fire Rescue teamed up with UnityPoint Health and Sioux City Ford for its annual car seat safety check event.

Firefighters and hospital officials inspected car seats to make sure they were properly installed and used. Event staff also provided educational information about seatbelts and booster seats.

Fire rescue officials say incorrectly installed car seats are a bigger issue than most people think.

"About 70% of car seats are installed incorrectly one way or another. Usually, it's just small things. Things you don't think about. So, not only are we here to help install car seats, but also correct and educate new parents, grandparents, and anybody that has any questions about their car seats," said Joel Bertrand of Sioux City Fire Rescue.

If you missed this event but would like your car seat checked, you can call the Sioux City Fire Department at (712) 279-6314 during normal business hours to schedule an appointment to have things checked out.