Seasonal Safety

Holidays

Fourth of July

• View fireworks from a safe distance
• Wear hearing protection

Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

• Make sure all decorative lighting is in working condition and there are no frayed wires, or loose connections as they are a fire hazard
• Do not leave candles or matches within a child’s reach
• Remove and supervise your child around potential choking hazards.  
• Keep breakable items out of your child’s reach

Halloween

• Use crosswalks, sidewalks and face traffic when walking where there are no sidewalks.  
• Be attentive to surroundings, do not be distracted by electronic devices
• Costumes should be reflective and fit properly to prevent trips or falls
• Choose face paint instead of masks which can obstruct a child’s vision

Summer Safety

Sun Safety

• Wear sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15
• Avoid the heat and stay hydrated.
• Wear light weight clothing, sunglasses with UV protection and a hat for shade.  

Water Safety

• Children should be supervised by an adult at all times when in water –(pool, lake, etc.)   
• Start swimming lessons early for children as it is a first step toward water safety.  Remember, swim lessons don’t make kids “drown proof”

Boating Safety    

• Children under 12 must wear an approved personal floatation device (PFT) (Life Jacket) all times when boating - including kayaks, canoes and row boats.  

Winter Safety

Frostbite

• This condition happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen.  Frostbite can occur on fingers, toes, ears and nose.  
• Dress in layers to stay warm and dry.  Wear a hat, scarf and gloves and keep ears covered.
• Dress babies in one more layer of clothing than an adults would wear in the same conditions

Winter Sports

• Sledding
  • Children should be supervised by an adult
  • Never go down a hill face first or stand on a sled
  • Sled feet first or sitting up, kept away from motor vehicles
  • Best practice is to wear a helmet.  
• Ice skating
  • Ice skate on approved surfaces
  • Wear protective gear including a helmet
  • Skate in same direction as crowd