Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham today announced today that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $38,500 in federal traffic safety funding to Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) for federal fiscal year 2023.
“Through partnerships with law enforcement and other community organizations, our goal is to reduce the number of traffic-related motor vehicle deaths in Lake County,” said Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham.
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Lake County had seven fatal crashes this year as of October 3, 2022. In addition, LCGHD has identified that seat belt usage, improper seat belt use, impaired driving and distracted driving are impacting the safety and welfare of the citizens of Lake County. To save lives and improve the quality of life for Lake County residents, LCGHD will use the grant funds to coordinate the Lake County Safe Communities Coalition. The coalition will conduct educational campaigns and awareness activities that will promote various aspects of traffic safety.
For more information about OTSO and statewide efforts to improve safety on Ohio’s roadways, log onto http://ohiohighwaysafetyoffice.ohio.gov/index.stm. For more information on Lake County General Health District, visit www.lcghd.org.
