Ready to hop in your Ford and head out for adventure? Before you do, there are a few quick safety tips to keep in mind in your adventures around town and on the road. Randall Reed’s Planet Ford in Humble is here to help ensure that you and your family stay safe this summer with some great tips.
Splish Splash Water Adventures
Heading out to the river or maybe the local water park, Big Rivers? (Psst… Planet Ford in Humble is giving away a free family 4-pack of tickets to Big Rivers with the purchase of a new Ford.*) Before you go, here are some water safety tips courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Always supervise children when in or around water. A responsible adult should constantly watch young children.
- Teach kids to swim. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning.
- Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Your CPR skills could save someone’s life. Click here to find your local American Red Cross CPR course.
- Install a fence around home pools.
Recreational boating and river trips can be a cool way to spend time outdoors with friends and family. Make boating safety a priority.
- Wear a properly fitted life jacket each time you and your loved ones are on the water.
Heat Alert
Did you know that infants and children up to 4 years of age are at the greatest risk for heat-related illnesses? However, nobody is immune. The CDC recommends taking these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses:
- Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
- Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.
- Stay cool with cool showers or baths.
- Seek medical care immediately if you or your child have symptoms of heat-related illness.
Summer Sun Needs SPF
Putting the top down is fun, but you need to watch out for the sun! The CDC states that just a few serious sunburns can put you and your child at an increased risk for skin cancer later on in life. That’s why it’s vital to apply (and reapply) sunscreen to protect you and your loved one’s skin from the harmful UV rays when enjoying the outdoors. The CDC recommends:
- Cover up. Clothing that covers your and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.
- Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection, a.k.a. a broad spectrum sunscreen, each time you and your child go outside.
Fireworks Fun
We all love to ooh and ahh at fireworks, but some things are better left to the professionals. However, we realize that many of our Planet Ford followers may experiment with some fireworks this summer, so we’re here to give you a few tips on fireworks safety with the National Safety Council.
- Never allow young children to handle fireworks.
- Older children should use them only under close adult supervision.
- Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands.
- Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.
- Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire.
To read the full list of fireworks safety tips provided by the National Safety Council, click here.
If you have four-legged family members to look out for this summer, read our blog post for some safety tips to help beat the heat!
We love our loyal Planet Ford in Humble (serving greater Houston, Katy, Atascocita, Kingwood, Conroe) customers and want to provide you with important reminders to help keep y’all safe. Interested in buying a new Ford? Visit us online or in store and receive a free family 4-pack of Big Rivers tickets* with your new Ford purchase to stay cool this summer!
*One family four pack to Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures per family with any new Ford purchase. Must present offer at time of purchase. See dealer for details. Expires 7/8/19.