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Safe Fencing Code for Kade Kade Damian 4/21/15 to 3/22/18 C H AN G E S T ART S W IT H Y OU www.kadeskrusaders.org Heartbreak to Advocacy I couldn't save Kade, but I can work to protect others Julie Damian- Kade's Mother Fence Dangers E N T RAP M E N T Head & Neck trapped between exposed pickets Animals have been trapped between the pickets at hips, head, shoulders. IM P AL E M E N T & D E C AP IT AT ION Fall onto exposed pickets Loss of body parts W h y i s C h a n g e N e e d e d ? Fact: Kids like to climb F E N C E S P ROVID E T H E P E RF E C T OP P ORT UN IT Y AN D C H AL L E N G E F OR C H IL D RE N OF AL L AG E S Local Code Change Examples: City of Lakeway & Sun City in Georgetown, TX A simple wording change will save lives Cost Involved We have found that it does not cost the fence manufacturer any more to make an exposed picket fence panel vs. a flat topped one. There should be absolutely no increase cost to the consumer/Austin resident or builder. Since the code change sought only effects fences moving forward, there is no cost to the City or residents for this change. When a fence needs replaced it would then be brought up to code, if necessary, with a flat topped design. BE F ORE & AF T E R DIY Repair at a Daycare Citizen Video Tutorial about modifying a fence. DIY " Y o u d o n o t n e e d to h i re a fe n ce e xp ert u n l e s s y o u ju s t w a n t to . Y o u ca n cu t o ff th e s p i ke s wi th a s a wza l l a n d th e n p l u g th e h o l e s w i th p l u g s th a t a re a v a i l a b l e fro m Am a zo n fo r $40 p e r 1 00. It to o k m e a b o u t 2 h o u rs to cu t 290 s p i kes . " https://www.you tube.com/watch? v=Cn5PDu2XjMs &feature=youtu. be The Work of a young Krusader in Maryland Will worked to promote fence change in his own community in honor of Kade. He encouraged a major shopping center to change the fence and helped improve future shopping center safety in his area. BE RT RAN D RUS S E L L Nobel Laureate Want More Examples of Why Change is Needed? https://youtu.be/RHu78xjHF4c https://youtu.be/PTUYaoFGU24 https://youtu.be/ndF2dabEa8U P ROT E C T W IL D L IF E , P E T S , & C H IL D RE N t c e t o r P d l u o h S e c n e F A Exposed picket fencing has no place near playgrounds, parks, daycare centers, schools, in neighborhoods, and in other high traffic children and family areas. Safe fence options exist, this is not one of them. Fencing should protect, not endanger We live in a culture that clings to the "you can't tell me what to do" mentality. People tend toward preferring a hands-off government approach. Business will regulate itself. However, when a fence manufacturer creates a board to review a product and measures children's neck sizes and heights then puts the product on the market without any warnings to the consumer, there is a problem. This is why government regulation is needed. Money speaks louder than morals & safety. The business knew the fence design was dangerous and said nothing! S E AT BE L T S C AR S E AT S M OT OC Y C L E S Required to wear one now in both the front and back seat of a car Mom doesn't just put a basket in the front seat anymore. Someone brought this one up. Yes, they are dangerous. However, an adult makes the informed decision to ride one. Warnings have been provided to the consumer S M OKIN G ABE S T OS L ABOR L AW S & E P A Was common practice to Was a common building Government stepped in to smoke on an airplane, in a material now illegal due to protect workers rights, restaurant, hospital, school now that is not allowed health concerns children, and the environment T H E Y H AVE BE E N AROUN D A L ON G T IM E True, and on our website is an example of a girl named Sarah who died exactly like Kade but over 100 years ago. I can guarantee there are more examples, but the parents were too exhausted and heartbroken to pursue change. Kade is not the only child to die This change does not cost a thing. Words can and will protect the lives of those who can't speak for themselves. This code change is vital to the safety of children, pets, and wildlife. Protect the ones we love.