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Sparky’s Safe Summer Tips

Water Safety

• If you’re planning on going swimming, it’s a good idea to take swimming lessons.
  
• Never swim alone. Always swim with a grown-up or if you are older, swim with a buddy (in an area supervised by a lifeguard).
  
• Wear a PFD (personal flotation device) when you’re on a boat, fishing, doing water sports, or cannot swim.
  
• Learn and practice the water safety rules and listen to the lifeguard - - lifeguards are there for your safety.
  
• Stop, look, and test before entering lakes and pools. There could be rocks, branches, shallow areas, or other hazards that you’re not aware of.
  
• Walk slowly into the water to check things out before jumping.
• Check with a lifeguard before diving to make sure the water is deep enough.
  
• If you hear thunder or see lightning, get out of the water immediately.
  
• Remind grown-ups of the importance of four-sided fencing around the pool area with a self-locking gate and keeping a phone nearby in case of emergencies.

Scooters, bikes and skateboards

• A helmet should be worn every time you ride a bike, scooter, skateboard or in-line skate. Wear a comfortable, properly fitted helmet – and always fasten the safety strap.
  
• Wear the gear. Be sure that safety gear (wrist, elbow and kneepads) fits properly and does not interfere with movement, vision or hearing.
  
• Always ride in safe areas and never at night.
  
• Learn the proper hand signals and use them when you turn or stop.
  
• Come to a complete stop before entering driveways, paths or sidewalks, then look left, right and left again for bikes, cars or pedestrians heading your way.

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