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During the summer months, most children spend a lot of time playing
out doors.
On the Playground
 | Don’t run with sharp objects in your hand, or with anything in
your mouth. |
| Be careful not to walk in front of a moving swing. |
| Always sit, never stand, on a swing. |
| Always wear shoes around a playground to avoid cutting your feet on
glass or the playground equipment. |
| Never talk to or go anywhere with a stranger (someone you don’t
know) |
Near Traffic
| Don’t run into the street from between parked cars. A driver may
not be able to see you in time to stop his car from hitting you. |
| Cross the street only at the crosswalks. |
| Never play in the street while there is traffic. You must watch for
cars because the driver may not see you. |
| Always look both directions before crossing the street. |
In the Sun
| Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose fitting clothing to allow
your body to cool off. |
| Slowly build up the time you spend in the sun. Avoid bad sunburns by
building up a tolerance to the sun. |
| Try to stay in a cool place if possible, such as the shade provided
be a tree or sun cover. |
| If you are fair-skinned, wear a t-shirt all the time, even when
swimming. Wear sun-blocking lotions. |
| Drink plenty of fluids. |
If You Get Lost
| Carry a card with your home address, parents’ names and phone
number(s) on it. |
| If lost in a store, go to the cash register and ask an employee for
assistance. |
| If lost on an outdoor activity, stay where you are and wait for
someone to find you. Do not panic and start to run around trying to
find your friends or family. The first place someone will look for you
will be the last place that they saw you. |
| If there is a policeman nearby, you can always ask him/her for help. |
| Never accept a ride from a stranger. |
Bicycle Safety
| When walking, always walk against traffic. When riding a bicycle,
however, you always ride with traffic. |
| Remember to use hand signals to warn other drivers of your
intentions. Always stay to the far right side of the travel lane. |
| Always remember to obey all the traffic signals and signs. Bike
riders must stop at stop signs and red lights, just like cars do. |
| Watch out for road hazards such as loose sand or gravel, storm
grates, open car doors, barking dogs, and traffic turning to the right
or entering the street. |
In Your Yard
| Stay away from power mowers. They can throw things out like rocks or
wires that can cut you. |
| Don’t play in old refrigerators or anything else that you might
get trapped in. |
| The barbecue grill is for mom and dad to use. Never play with the
grill, matches, or lighter fluid. |
| Look before you reach! The summer months are times when there are
lots of bugs and spiders about. Don’t reach into corners or dark
areas of your garage before you look for spider webs. Spiders such as
the black widow live in these areas and can hurt you if you are not
careful. |
Around Pets and Other Animals
| Stay away from animals that you don’t know. Avoid stray dogs and
cats. |
| If you go to a park, do not tough wild animals such as gophers or
bats. These animals may carry a disease called rabies. You can become
very sick, and even die, if you contract the disease. These animals
are fun to watch, but DO NOT TOUCH! |
| If you are bitten by an animal you do not know, tell your parents
right away and get medical attention if necessary. |
| If you have pets at home, remember to play with them gently. |
Flash Floods Kill
When we get a downpour of rain, the ground becomes saturated to the
point it won’t hold any more water and then the water runs off and
causes flooding. Here is some information you should know about flash
floods.
| Flash floods can occur anywhere. |
| During a rainstorm, avoid flood prone areas such as washes, gullys
and lower areas of the surrounding area. |
| Never drive a bike, motorcycle or automobile through a flooded
area. Turn around and wait for the water to subside before crossing
a flooded area. |
| Stay far away from fast moving flood water – it is very
dangerous to be in. Never swim or play in such water as you can be
swept away to your death. |
| Flooded areas may be deeper than they appear. Many times fast
moving water will wash out a road or bridge and you cannot see this
from the water’s edge. Again, wait for the water to go down before
walking or driving through an area where flooding has occurred. |
At The Pool
| Always swim with a buddy – never alone. Even the best swimmer can
experience sudden cramps. |
| Young children should not go in or near water without an adult
watching. Anyone can drown in water one inch deep, especially small
children. |
| Learn to swim. If you can’t swim, stay out of the water. |
| Know your limits; don’t go into water deeper than you can safely
swim in. |
| Be especially careful when diving. Dive only in the deep end of the
pool. Don’t engage in horseplay on the diving board. Allow only one
person at a time on the diving board. |
| Walk to the end of the board before diving or jumping. Don’t dive
at inner tubes or other objects in the water. |
| Never dive in unfamiliar waters. Find out how deep the water is
before diving into it. |
| Stay out of the pool during thunderstorms. |
| If you have a backyard pool, remind your parents to have it fenced
in, especially if you have very young brothers or sisters. Every year
many small children wander out to a pool, fall in, and drown. Remember
to keep the gate closed at all times to prevent such a tragedy. |
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