Agenda - 04-19-1988 - Laserfiche WebLink

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029 * Letters of appreciation to local merchants who sponsored the program through incentives. October * Final report filed in the Governor 's Highway Safety Program Office. EXPECTED RESULTS By the educational efforts, publicity, and observation and incentive interventions, it is anticipated that the seat belt usage in Northern Orange County will be observed at least once at 80%. PROBABLE IMPACT AND MODIFIED BEHAVIOR Because the county employee will be reached through payroll stuffers and an in-house newsletter, 100% of this group will be aware of the Seat belt Program carried out through the Summer 1988. The community will be educated through news releases through the local newspaper, posters at local merchants, and bag stuffers at the local supermarkets. It is anticipated that 60% of the community will learn of the Seat Belt Program through these methods. The educational component of the Seat Belt program will conducted over an eight-week period, with the observations scheduled at irregular times and at different parking lots. The positive rewards for seat belt usage is anticipated to modify the behavior of those county employees and community members who are not regular seat belt users. The probable impact of the program will be seen in the county employee and community member who begins to wear seat belts as a result of this program. These program participants will influence the riders in their automobile as well as other family and community members. COMMUNITY RESOURCES The collaborative relationship between Orange County 4-H volunteers and the Orange County Health Department 's County Employee program, HEALTH YOURSELF, is a unique utilization of community resources. An important component of the Seat Belt Program in Northern Orange County is the sponsorship by local merchants. These merchants will provide incentives/rewards for the seat belt user. Additionally, they will be identified as a sponsor through a poster in the business establishment .