Window Safety Starts With You 🛡️ SASEBO, NAGASAKI, JAPAN

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A public service announcement about fall prevention and window safety, filmed onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Aug. 25, 2025. The American Forces Network produces and delivers unique, immediate and uninterrupted media services to inform and entertain overseas DoD personnel and families

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00:00On average, 3,300 children are injured and eight kids die in the U.S. from window falls alone.

00:08Our collective attention is needed to prevent future tragedies.

00:13Teach your children about window safety and explain it in a way that they can understand,

00:17like windows are for looking and not touching.

00:20Remember that typical window screens are designed to keep insects out, not keep your kids in.

00:25Teach your children not to push against windows or lean against screens.

00:29It's not just the child's responsibility to stay away from windows.

00:33You need to watch always and ensure that your windows are protected and secure

00:36before your child inevitably gets too curious.

00:39Window safety devices are inexpensive, easy to install, and can save the life of your child.

00:44Talk to your landlord about getting them installed, or you can install them yourself.

00:50It truly takes an all-hands effort to prevent accidents,

00:53so please ensure your windows are as safe as possible to protect your little ones.

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