Fire Safety:

• Make a fire escape plan with your family and practice twice a year.
• Replace batteries in smoke alarms twice a year
• Replace any broken or cracked electrical cords right away
• Do not leave candles burning unattended
• Have a fire extinguisher in your home and know how to use it

Emergency Preparedness:

• Put together an emergency preparedness kit.
• Make a plan with your family.
• Be informed.  Learn what you need to know to keep your family safe.

Water Safety:

• Kids should never swim without adult supervision
• Never swim in canals
• Learn to swim
• Wear a coast guard approved life preserver when on a boat
• Never leave a child alone in a bathtub
• Never dive in shallow water
• Never swim alone
• Learn CPR

Bicycle/Scooter/Skateboard Safety:

• Always wear a helmet that fits properly
• Watch for cars
• Parents supervise young children
• Wear light clothes so other can see you
• Follow the rules of the road
• Learn hand signals for stop and turns
• Make sure your equipment is in proper condition

Sports Safety:

• Use correct protective gear
• Stay hydrated
• Make sure equipment is working properly
• Warm up and stretch before practices and games
• Know the signs of concussion
• Take breaks to avoid overuse injury
• Report any injury to the coach