Hot Weather Safety Tips
Water Safety
· Make sure to designate adults in your group as Water Watchers even if a lifeguard is present. Trade being Water Watcher with another adult every 15 mins or so.
· Floaties, inflatable water wings and water toys are not water safety devices and should never be used for that purpose.
· Never assume your child is “drown proof” because they have taken swim lessons.
· Swimming lessons should be on-going, from a well-recognized program with staff that are certified in basic CPR, water rescue and first aid.
· Most children under the age of five have no fear of water and no concept of death. Water is associated with play.
· Do you know CPR/First Aid? Maybe you should. Often, bystanders are the first to aid a drowning victim, so learning CPR can help save a life. And once you’re CPR certified, make sure to keep your certification current.
Heat Exposure
· Stay in a cool, shaded area.
· Keep yourself hydrated.
· Wear clothing that's loose and light.
· Don’t overdo it—work, play, and exercise more lightly than usual.
· Protect yourself from the sun with shade and sunscreen.
· Know the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Car Safety
· Always check the vehicle for passengers and pets after parking.
· Remember that the inside of a parked car can reach up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit within minutes on a 78-degree day, and 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes on a 90-degree day.
If you see a person or animal trapped in a hot car, have the driver paged in the nearby store and/or call 911 immediately.
For more information visit the CDC's Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather site
here or Ready.gov Extreme Heat site
here.
