Backup Documents 10/28/2025 Item # 4APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to individuals in the United States,
ages 1 to 44. Injury is defined as physical harm, damage, disability, or death to an
individual. Whether intentional or unintentional, Southwest Florida is committed to
reducing these injuries through outreach, education, and awareness to prevent serious
harm. Thus far in 2025, Collier County has reported 3,934 injuries, including minor to
severe injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, Lee Health operates the only Level II trauma center between Sarasota and Miami, which is
crucial for handling traumatic injuries in the region and beyond. Lee Health Trauma
Services and Collier County work to establish a safe and injury -free environment, as
traumatic injuries have recently contributed to an increase in hospital visits in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to creating a safe environment by contributing to the well-
being of its residents through participation in National Injury Prevention Day. In this effort,
Lee Health is asking government buildings, local businesses, communities, and
thoroughfares to shine a green light to raise awareness for injury prevention; and
WHEREAS, Hospitals, state agencies, and community organizations are vested in the role of reducing
injuries and deaths by promoting safe practices and empowering communities to take
action to create safe environments; and
WHEREAS, National Injury Prevention Day raises awareness to promote efforts to prevent injuries
among all age groups. Lee Health Trauma Services and Golisano Children's Hospital, in
collaboration with law enforcement agencies, local fire departments, emergency medical
services, and numerous other area agencies and businesses throughout the five surrounding
counties of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades work together to protect and
prevent injuries to all of Collier County's residents and visitors;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, designates November 18, 2025, as
NATIONAL INJURY PREVENTION DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of October 2025.
Board of County Commissioners
Col ' r County, lorida ,
Burt L. Saunders, Chairman