Home Safety

* Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
* Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
* Learn to swim and teach your children how to swim.
* Check the depth of the water before diving into a pool. Don’t dive into water that is less than 9 feet deep. Never dive into an above-ground pool.
Dos
* Watch a professional fireworks display in person or on TV.
* Wear and have children wear a personal flotation device when you are on a boat, water ski, etc.
Don’ts
* Don’t play with fireworks or let your children play with fireworks.
* NEVER leave a child alone near a pool or water, not even for a few seconds.
