12 Tips To Keep Yourself And Your Family Safe This Summer.

With so many people choosing to utilize beach and park locations for their getaways, it is important to review some safety principles in order to make every outing a safe and fun one for yourself and your family.

1. Always carry a charged cell phone and picture ID.

2. Leave extra credit and debit cards at home, in the car or at the hotel. Carry just the cash you will need for the day.

3. If you are in an unfamiliar city take the time to investigate the locations of beaches and parks before you venture out. Ask your concierge for the hotel’s recommendations.

4. Upon arrival at the beach or park, familiarize yourself with the layout; entrance(s), exits(s), security, first aide, etc.

5. Beware of distractions setting you up to be a victim of theft. Large noisy groups and individuals asking for directions are two commonly used scenarios.

6. Don’t leave your valuables unattended at a picnic site or beach blanket.

7. Review safety rules with your children and place a card with their name, your name and cell phone number in each child’s pocket.

8. Provide clear instructions to your children about who to approach and where to go should they get separated from you.

9. Never allow your child to go into a public restroom alone and don’t leave them unattended while you do so. As an adult it is also important for you to use caution in a public restroom taking the time to evaluate who is in the facility with you.

10. Don’t let yourself or children become isolated.

11. Be aware of adults who seem to be “lingering” and explain to your children that they should not engage in unsupervised conversation with an adult.

12. At the beach be cautious of adults swimming too close to your child and in the park of adults may seem too friendly.

Remember at this time of year, preparation is more than just applying sunscreen. Stay alert, focused and aware of your surroundings at all times. Being a bit more cautious never hurt anyone. Use your intuition, think safety, be prepared and enjoy your outing.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss safety options for your family, please feel free to contact me at mailto:michael@thinkselfprotection.com or call me at 631-425-0695.

Stay Safe.
Michael