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Summer Preparedness

By elcarter

We hope that you have a wonderful summer and make sure that your summer stays exciting with these preparedness tips!

Beach Safety Tips

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Rip Currents and Dangerous Waves: Know Your Action

  • Swim at a beach with lifeguards
  • Never swim alone
  • If caught in rip…relax and call for help and swim along the shoreline

HEAT: Know Your Action

  • Remain hydrated
  • Use sunscreen
  • Find shade – beach umbrella
  • Cool off in water

LIGHTNING: Know Your Action

  • Remain weather-ready
  • If you hear thunder or see lightning…go immediately to an enclosed building or hard-topped vehicle.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

 

Camping Safety Tips

FLASH FLOODING: Know Your Action

  • Avoid hiking in canyons
  • Don’t camp near streams or rivers

HEAT: Know Your Action

  • Remain hydrated and bring extra water
  • Wear light, loose fitting clothing
  • Use sunscreen
  • Take breaks in shade

LIGHTNING: Know Your Action

  • Remain weather-ready
  • If you hear thunder or see lightning… go immediately to an enclosed building or hard-topped vehicle.
  • Avoid isolated tall trees or ridge tops.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Summer Safety Preparedness Tips

Look Before You Lock: Hot Cars and Children Safety

  • 38 KIDS Die each year by being left in an unattended vehicle
  • 88% Are ages of 5 and Under
  • 54% Were forgotten by caregiver

100% of These Deaths Can Be Avoided!
Statistics courtesy of noheatstroke.org

Pet Heat Safety: Save a Pet’s Life in a Hot Car

  • Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes.
  • Cracking the windows does not help, the inside still gets dangerously hot.
  • During hot weather, keep your pets at home.
  • If you see a pet in an unattended vehicle, do not leave until the problem has been resolved!

More information here.

 

Protect All the Skin You’re In: Use a Layered Approach for Sun Protection

  • Sunscreen works best when used with shade or clothes, and it must be re-applied every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.
  • Use broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 to protect exposed skin.
  • Wear a hat, sunglasses, and protective clothing to shield skin.
  • Seek shade, especially during midday hours.

Courtesy of the CDC.