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Summer Safety Tips

(Post Date 08-10-2007)

The Dunklin Fire District wants citizens to consider the following safety ideas when participating in summer activities. Have a fun and safe summer!

1.) Please supervise all children near swimming pools. On a yearly average about 300 children under the age of 5 drown in residential swimming pools alone.

2.) Buckle up during commutes. Did you know that the chances of being killed in a crash are 1 in 31 WITHOUT a seatbelt, and 1 in 1300 WITH a seatbelt?

3.) Never ride alone. Whether you are riding a horse, ATV or bicycle always take someone with you and carry a first-aid kit and a communication device.

4.) Wear a bicycle helmet. On average 900 people are killed in the US in bicycle collisions yearly. Head injuries can be reduced by up to 85% with the use of a bicycle helmet.

5.) Don’t BBQ on wood decks! We see too many homes catch fire due to the resident Bar-B-Cueing on a wooden deck.

6.) Limit outdoor activity in direct sunlight. Wear light clothing, and consume a lot of water. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages when working in the heat.

7.) Don’t leave children or animals unattended in vehicles. Within minutes, the temperature can soar to a deadly temperature of over 140 degrees. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you observe an unattended child in a vehicle.

STORY BY CAPTAIN DUSTIN BLAKE
D.F.P.D. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER