Summer safety tips
6 summer safety steps
- Use plenty of sunscreen. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with (at least) 30 SPF when you go outside.
- Have a first aid kit. Keep a kit in your car for emergencies.
- Don't leave your pet in the car. Cracking the windows won't stop the car from quickly reaching dangerous temperatures.
- Don't let young children light fireworks. Consider enjoying a public fireworks show instead of lighting fireworks yourself.
- Keep an eye on the grill. Watch out for kids and pets. And use long-handled utensils to protect yourself.
- Supervise children near water. A struggling swimmer can submerge in as little as 20 seconds.
Reviewed 6/7/2024
Sources
- American Cancer Society. "How do I Protect Myself from Ultraviolet (UV) Rays?" https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/sun-and-uv/uv-protection.html.
- American Red Cross. "Summer Safety Tips." https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/summer-safety.html.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites." https://www.cdc.gov/fight-the-bite/prevent/index.html.
- U.S. Fire Administration. "Summer Safety Tips." https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/summer_safety_flyer.pdf.
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