• Keep your lawnmower in good working condition.
  

• Remove large sticks and rocks from your yard before mowing.  If the mower hits them, they could cause injuries.
  

• Disconnect the spark plug when working on your mower.
  

• Never use a match or lighter to visualize the fuel amount.
  

• We respond to many medical emergencies that stem from dehydration.  Be sure to drink plenty of water.
  

• If you stop sweating or urinating you need to rest and drink water immediately.
  

• Coffee and alcohol are not substitutes for water.
  

  
  

• When riding a bike you should ALWAYS were a helmet.
  

• Wear bright colored clothing that is visible to motorists.
  

• Ride with a friend.
  

• When crossing a street you should walk your bike in a crosswalk.
  

• All passengers on a boat should wear a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) better known as a life jacket.
  

• Kids should never go out in a boat without an adult.
  

• Do not misbehave on a boat it could capsize (tip over).
  

  
  

• Protect yourself from the sun by applying sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of at least 30.
  

• Reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
  

• Wear sunglasses with a UV rating.
  

• Always keep any gates locked while the pool is not in use.
  

• Enroll children in swim classes.
  

• Know what to do in case of an emergency.
  

• Do not dive in shallow water.
  

• Maintain a 4 foot tall barrier to prevent children from entering the pool.
  

• Never leave children unattended when in the pool or pool area.
  

• Remove access ladder (if equipped) when the pool is not in use.
  
  

Summer Safety