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Candice Ahwah-GonzalezProgram Associate, Fire and Water SafetyCandice Ahwah-Gonzalez is the Program Associate for the Fire and Water safety programs at Safe Kids Worldwide. She has professional experience in conducting public health research including planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programs on a community and national level. Candice has previously worked for several academic institutions, the State of Florida, and the National Institutes of Health. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from the University of Maryland and a Master of Public Health degree in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education from Emory University. Blog: Winter Storms Can Lead to Carbon Monoxide PoisoningPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Mar 05, 2013 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Education, Parents, Safety Tips
Blog: National Burn Awareness Week, February 3-9, 2013Posted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Feb 08, 2013 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Education, Parents, Safety Tips
Staying Safe After SandyPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Safety Tips  Our hearts go out to the millions of families who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. We are so grateful to emergency personnel who are working around the clock to make things better. If there is one thing this “storm of the century” has taught us, it’s the importance of planning ahead and being safe. Staying Safe as Sandy ApproachesPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Safety Tips  As millions of east coast residents are preparing for what could be a catastrophic storm - Hurricane Sandy, we at Safe Kids want to share some tips and links for you and your family to stay as safe as possible during the storm.
Blog: Two Ways OutPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Education
Blog: National Burn Awareness Week, February 5 – 11, 2012Posted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Feb 06, 2012 12:00 AM CST Keywords: Education, Parents, Safety Tips
Blog: October is Fire Prevention MonthPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Oct 17, 2011 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Education, Parents, Safety Tips
Blog:September is National Preparedness MonthPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Sep 12, 2011 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Education
Blog: Grilling up Summer SafetyPosted by: Candice Ahwah-Gonzalez at Jun 03, 2011 12:00 AM CDT Keywords: Education
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Last month, in Boston, a 14-year-old boy suffered fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. The boy, who had been helping his father shovel snow to free their car, climbed into the running vehicle to warm up. 
As a new mom, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I’ve heard the key is taking it one step at a time, and since this is National Burn Awareness Week, I thought today, my one step could focus on burns. 
Our partners at the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are dedicated to educating children and families about fire safety. Now that it’s National Fire Prevention Week, USFA Fire Program Specialist Teresa Neal wanted to share a few messages and one very important challenge. 
As a parent, I always considered myself to be very cautious when it came to preventing burns, especially when my daughter was younger. I made sure I always tested her food and drink temperatures before I gave them to her, and carefully tested her bath water to make sure it was not too hot. 
Now that fall is here and winter is approaching, fire safety is a “hot” topic. October is Fire Prevention Month here at Safe Kids and last week communities across the country held events for National Fire Prevention Week.
September is National Preparedness Month and this year’s theme is “A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare.” Safe Kids Worldwide is an official member of the FEMA National Preparedness Month coalition.
Summer has always been my favorite time of the year. My family does not let a summer weekend go by without finding something to celebrate and a reason to get together and have a barbecue.
