Dear Parents,
With summer in full swing, many of our children are spending more time outdoors, at the pool, or using devices to stay entertained. While this is a wonderful time for fun and relaxation, it's also important that we work together to keep our kids safe and healthy throughout the season.
Here are a few key safety tips to help make this summer enjoyable and accident-free:
☀ Sun & Heat Safety
- Encourage frequent water breaks to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion.
🏊 Water Safety
- The community pool is now open for the summer! Please remember that children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Kayak rentals at Hoyt Park are now available—a fun way to enjoy the water! Be sure children wear properly fitted life jackets and are supervised at all times while on the water.
- Swim lesson sign-ups are now open at the Delhi Town Hall. We strongly encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to help children gain confidence and essential skills in the water.
- Always supervise children closely near any body of water.
- Life jackets should always be worn when boating or around open water.
🚲 Outdoor Play Safety
- Ensure your child wears a helmet when biking, skating, or using a scooter.
- Teach them about road safety, including how to cross streets safely and obey traffic signs.
- Inspect playground equipment for safety and temperature—hot slides and swings can burn!
💻 Online Safety
- Monitor screen time and check privacy settings on apps and games.
- Talk with your child about avoiding contact with strangers online and reporting anything that feels uncomfortable.
🚨 Stranger Awareness & Emergency Info
- Remind your child never to go anywhere with someone they don’t know.
- Practice what to do if they get separated from you in public.
- Make sure your child knows their full name, their caregiver’s full name, home address, and at least one reliable phone number. This basic information can be critical in emergencies or if they become lost.
- Consider practicing this information regularly in a fun, memorable way. Summer is a time for making great memories—and with a little planning and awareness, we can make sure those memories are safe and positive. Thank you for being proactive and involved in keeping our children safe.
Wishing you a wonderful, safe summer with your family!
Warmly,
Detective Tiffany Croizer
Village of Delhi Police Department
croizer.tiffany@villageofdelhi.com
(607) 746-2249
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