Summer is Here!
It’s a time for family road trips, outdoor fun, and (hopefully) lots of great weather.
Here are some simple reminders to prepare for safe summer days:
- Stay in cool, shaded areas during the heat of the day. Stay well hydrated with water. Wear clothing that’s loose and light.
- Wear the right helmet when cycling, inline skating and skateboarding.
- When the thunder roars, go indoors and stay there for at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder.
- Stay safe while camping: if strong winds, hail or a storm is developing while you’re camping in a tent or tent- trailer, move to the closest building or hard topped vehicle. If no shelter is available, seek refuge deep in a thick stand of trees.
- If you’re heading out camping or hiking, tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to be back.
- Avoid the bugs and their bite. Keep in mind, ticks are often found along trail edges, mostly in wooded areas or tall grass. Lightly coloured clothing is less attractive to mosquitos and makes it easier to spot ticks.
- Pack an emergency kit; make sure it’s organized and easy to find in case you need to evacuate your home quickly.
- Keep food fresh: Chilling food properly is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of food-borne illness. Leftover food should be chilled promptly, and remember to throw it away if it has been out for more than 2 hours.
- Make a safe splash: Never leave a child unattended near water, not even for a second. Avoid swimming while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, at night, or in stormy weather.
- Stay safe on the roads: Every year, 10,000 children are hurt or killed on Canadian highways. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up properly, even for short trips.
- Please don’t drink and drive (a boat, a car, a motorcycle or an ATV)!
Watch for your Redwood Meadows Emergency Services crews helping out at Redwood Meadows’ Canada Day Parade and fireworks (July 1), Bragg Creek Days’ Pancake Breakfast and Parade (July 20) and the Tsuu T’ina Rodeo and Pow Wow ( July 27-29).
And if you see us coming down the road in the big red trucks with lights flashing, please move over, stop your vehicle and let us pass safely so we can get to someone who needs us quickly.
Until September, stay safe!
