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Free gunlock boxes offered this summer to help keep county children safe
Summary
An agency official announced free gunlock boxes are available throughout the summer for residents to secure firearms. The official said firearms are the leading cause of injury-related death for children and youth in the state and listed pick-up locations including the public health department and Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center.
An agency official said free gunlock boxes will be available throughout the summer so residents can secure firearms and protect family members.
The official said, “Firearms are the leading cause of injury related death for children and youth in the state,” presenting the public-health rationale for distributing the lock boxes.
Residents may walk in or request a free lock box at a variety of locations across the county, including the public health department and the Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center, the official said. The announcement did not specify hours of distribution or any eligibility requirements.
The distribution is framed as a safety measure aimed at reducing firearm-related injuries among children and youth. No formal vote, ordinance, or funding breakdown was included in the announcement; the speaker presented the availability and locations but did not provide additional implementation details or timelines.
The agency did not provide further details on how long supplies will last or whether additional sites will be added. Residents seeking a lock box are advised to contact local health department locations for current availability.
