Preventing Injury During Summer Months
TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE AND INJURY FREE DURING HOT SUMMER MONTHS
HOT CARS With the weather warming up, it’s important to remember that the interior of a car can heat up quickly. Never leave your children alone in a car and always keep the doors locked to prevent children from entering alone. For people who have children in car seats in the backseats, it’s important to remember that you are traveling with a child. Keep your phone, laptop or purse in the backseat to remind you of your precious passenger. Pets are also very vulnerable to heatstroke from being left in hot cars. DROWNING The weather is warming up, bringing people to the water for recreation and picnicking. Although water sources like swimming pools, rivers and beaches are fun, there is also a risk for drowning. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1-4, aside from birth defects, according to the Center for Disease Control. Keep yourself and your family safe by teaching your children how to swim and always having a designated person watching all children in and around water. Remember that open water can be cold with strong currents that easily overwhelm even strong swimmers. eBIKES eBike (electric bike) usage is on the rise! eBikes are motorized and can reach speeds up to 28 mph. Riders should be mindful that this speed requires extra stopping time and handling skill to negotiate obstacles and turns. Helmets are essential to prevent head injuries in the event of a crash.
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