{"id":65,"date":"2020-06-16T18:43:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T18:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2023-11-07T16:06:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:06:21","slug":"tips-to-keep-your-family-safe-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/16\/tips-to-keep-your-family-safe-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Keep Your Family Safe This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first day of summer is almost here and that means it\u2019s time to get outside and enjoy the long, warm days up here in Maine. From days at the beach to bike rides, pool time, and trips to the local ice cream shop, summer can be the perfect time to make memories with your family. But now, more than ever, it\u2019s important to consider safety guidelines as you plan fun-filled activities all summer long.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the common risks that we face each summer, there is now the added risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/covid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We want to help you and your family stay healthy so we\u2019ve compiled a list to help you do just that whether you\u2019re spending your time inside or outside the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Water Safety<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-related activities are very popular this time of year, but they don\u2019t come without their risks. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poolsafely.gov\/blog\/know-the-facts-fatal-child-drownings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowning is the number one cause of death for children in the United States under four years old<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and looking away for just one minute can lead to tragedy. Even experienced adult swimmers are susceptible to a drowning accident should they become fatigued or winded. Consider these tips to help keep everyone safe no matter what body of water you\u2019re in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have everyone in your family get CPR certified \u2014 this could be life-saving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start kids early when it comes to swim lessons and teach them about the dangers of recreational swimming and how to avoid them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervise children around water and never swim alone yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install a four-sided fence around your home pool and make sure it has childproof locks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear a life jacket every time you go boating or operate a water recreational vehicle such as a Jet Ski.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re spending time at the beach, maintain proper social distancing of at least 6 feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Heat Safety<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/extremeheat\/children.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat-related illnesses are common this time of year, especially in infants, children, and the elderly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The best defense against this is prevention and there are several precautions you take to help beat the heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car even if the windows are cracked.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress in light, loose clothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule outdoor activities in the early mornings or evening hours before peak sun.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update yourself on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/disasters\/extremeheat\/warning.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of heat-related illness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and seek medical attention immediately if you begin to see any.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear sunscreen any time you\u2019re outside and consider wearing a UV protection shirt and\/or hat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>General Outdoor Safety<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what activity you plan to participate in this summer, there are a few additional risks that can cause serious harm to you or your family. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and reduce your risk of injury or illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/westnile\/prevention\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fwestnile%2Ffaq%2Frepellent.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">effective insect repellent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stay away from any high-risk mosquito areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check yourself and other family members for ticks when you come in from being outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervise kids around all play equipment, stairs and particularly hard surfaces such as cement and hardtops.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain safe social distancing of at least 6 feet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hosting a backyard BBQ, limit your gathering to the number of people allowed by local officials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands before, during, and after going to public places.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the number of hazards in your backyard \u2014 only use grills at a safe distance from your home and never leave a fire unattended, pick up any toys and trip hazards, and install a fence if you have small children and\/or pets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these tips help you protect you and your family all summer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For information on the Patrons Oxford response to COVID-19, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/index.htm?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We are in this together, and together we will continue to endure these challenging times.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have more questions about a current or future policy, please visit our website to find a local agent near you: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patrons.com\/find-agent.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/patrons.com\/find-agent.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first day of summer is almost here and that means it\u2019s time to get outside and enjoy the long, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":66,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65\/revisions\/67"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patrons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}