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Garage Sale SafetyFree Car Seat Inspections <br />for Anoka County <br /> Garage sale season is here. If planning a garage sale at <br />your house, here are some tips to keep in mind: <br />Residents <br />• Always have at least two people working. <br />• Lock the doors into your home and do not let <br />shoppers into your house to try on clothes or use <br />the bathroom – POST A SIGN STATING A <br />car seat clinics throughout the year for Anoka County <br />BATHROOM/CHANGING AREA IS NOT <br />residents to have their children evaluated and car seats <br />AVAILABLE. <br />inspected by trained technicians. Appointments are <br />• Keep only a minimal amount of cash on site. <br />required. <br />• Keep the money on you at all times, not on a table. <br />May 25 <br />A fanny pack or money belt usually works well for <br />4:00 – 7:00 p.m. <br />this. <br />SBM/Blaine Fire Station #3 <br />• Have a phone close by at all times to report any <br />Appointments: 763-785-6113 <br />suspicious activity. <br /> Do you have a child under 8 years old and 4’9”? If so, <br />• Do not accept checks. <br />MN state law requires them to be in a booster. If you can’t <br />• Place expensive items near you. <br />• Try to place all items outside of garage and keep <br />meet the requirements to receive a free or reduced rate seat <br />garage door shut. <br />by attending a car seat clinic. Call 763-767-4664 for more <br />• Be observant and wary of distractions. <br />information. For a complete Anoka County car seat clinic <br />• Acknowledge all shoppers. <br />schedule, go to www.safekidsanoka.org. <br />• Do not answer any questions about alarm systems, <br />and daytime/nighttime occupancy. <br />• Do not buy or sell used car seats. <br /> City Ordinance restricts the number of sales at a <br />residence to two (2) sales per year, with each sale lasting no <br />obtain permission from the own- <br />er prior to posting signs on anoth- <br />er’s property. For more informa- <br />tion on having a garage sale and <br />other home safety tips, contact <br />the Ramsey Police Department at <br />763-427-6812. <br />14 Ramsey Resident • May/June 2016 <br />