Hundreds of bike riders are safer today, thanks to the North Fort Myers Fire District.
Each year, the district distributes roughly 300 Florida Department of Transportation provided bicycle helmets to riders of all ages.
Most are children at elementary schools who get the safety device during gym class or at summer camp. This year was a little different.
With schools out early, camps not yet open and social distancing in effect, the district handed out 100 during a two-day giveaway last week at two of the NFMFD stations.
"Everything has been easy going. We're making sure we're maintaining social distancing and using masks and gloves," said Christy Kulwicki, fire inspector and public education director.
People drove up to the station on Trail Dairy Road on Tuesday for the morning giveaway, which more than 50 people took advantage of, pandemic or not.