Dietz Neighborhood Association

101 Critical Days of Summer

Jul 13, 2008

101 Critical Days of Summer.

The 101 Critical Days of Summer is the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day in which people are more likely to get seriously hurt or lose their lives because of safety-related accidents.

Summer heat and exposure to ultraviolet rays means you should cover up when outdoors. Consider wearing large brim hats, stay under shade or a portable ramada whenever possible, use sun screen and stay hydrated meaning drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic beverages in extreme heat. When hiking, camping or picnicing, watch for poisonous critters like rattle snakes, especially in the evening when they start moving around hunting for their next meal. Make sure someone knows where you?’re going and when you plan on returning. If boating, fishing, swimming or skiing use a life jacket and the buddy system. Get off the water when thunder storms are present and seek shelter.

Before traveling long or short distances make sure your vehicle is in good operating condition, take plenty of water for emergencies and have a cell phone handy to call for help if you find yourself stranded. Thunderstorm season brings flash floods and blowing dust. Don?’t camp in river or wash beds; and don?’t drive through running washes or low lying areas. When visibility is poor while driving pull off the road and turn your lights off. As the summer months approach, let?’s be more proactive rather than reactive in the activities we choose to do.