I don't know if you have stepped outside yet today, but in the case that you have, you may have noticed that it has gotten a little toasty outside. May I note that it isn't even technically summer yet? I'm about it, at any rate.
That said, with this heat wave comes a lot of incredibly fun activities. I know that I for one have already made a trip to the beach, and while a four hour drive each way does not likely make for an incredibly regular occasion for the average Charlottean, I am sure that many of you will be enjoying a few days by a local pool, whether at your home or at a local community center. While pools are great ways to stay cool in the sun while having a great time, there are definitely some important safety tips which we would love to share with you!
- First, if you have smaller children, always keep them supervised and within arm's reach.
- Are you with a young or inexperienced swimmer? Give them a life vest!
- Small children do not have the ability to regulate their internal temperature in the same way that adults do. Be sure to be particularly aware of this if you are out in the sun and heat for a while!
- Be sure to maintain proper chemical levels in your pool at home. Levels too low can allow bacteria to grow, while excessive chemical levels can make the pool unsafe as well!
- Be sure to wash up before putting on swimwear, and don't spit in the pool! This will keep the water as clean as possible!
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| The ocean is really just one big swimming pool, right? |
Find more in depth and specific tips at the following websites, and as always, feel free to contact us at rob@handsoncharlotte.org if you have any questions or want further resources about summer water safety!
Also, after seeing them this past weekend in Richmond, I couldn't resist posting some Glass Animals for our return to regular blog posts. It's summer concert season, and I'm still just in awe of everything that happened on that stage on Saturday night. Y'all killed it! Enjoy, Charlotte, and stay safe!
- Home Pool Safety Guide from Red Cross
- General Water Safety from Red Cross
- Swim Safety from Red Cross
- Sun and Water Safety from American Academy of Pediatrics
- Summer Pool Safety Tips from Catawba County, North Carolina!
Also, after seeing them this past weekend in Richmond, I couldn't resist posting some Glass Animals for our return to regular blog posts. It's summer concert season, and I'm still just in awe of everything that happened on that stage on Saturday night. Y'all killed it! Enjoy, Charlotte, and stay safe!
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