07/02/2024
A 4-year-old girl seriously injured in Lynnwood over the weekend is Snohomish County's 14th window fall this year - on pace to set a record.
The girl fell through a screen from a 3rd floor window - something we are seeing more in new construction homes with bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Firefighters rushed her to Harborview Medical Center.
Parents and caregivers, here are ways to prevent this:
• Install window stops or guards that keep windows from opening more than 4 inches.
• Move furniture away from windows to discourage climbing.
• Do not rely on screens to prevent window falls.
• Keep windows closed and locked when not in use.
You can find window stops/guards online and at most hardware stores. Window stops are available free for families who cannot afford them, made possible by grant funding. Visit southsnofire.org/PreventWindowFalls.