• Drowning can happen in seconds, and in just an inch of water, so give children your full attention, and avoid doing other things at the same time, like reading or talking on the phone, when in and around the pool.
• Put away all pool toys after kids are done swimming, so young children are not tempted to reach for them.
• After use, empty inflatable or portable pools, and store upside-down, and out of children's reach.
• Install a fence at least 4 feet tall around all sides of the pool, so that it's enclosed and restricts access. Place self-closing, self-latching locks on all doors and gates that lead to the pool area.
• Use a pool cover for pools, and a hard cover and lock on all hot tubs.

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• Always lock up your bike, even if it is in your garage, an apartment stairwell, or a college dormitory.
• Lock your bicycle to a fixed object like a parking meter or permanent bike rack in a visible, well-lit area.
• Consider using a U-lock and position the bike frame and wheels so that they take up as much of the open space within the U-portion of the lock as possible and position  so that the keyway is facing down towards the ground.
• Do not lock up your bicycle in the same location all the time. A thief may notice the pattern and target you.
• Register your bike with the National Bike Registry.

It is even more important to keep yourself and your family safe while you are riding. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests that cyclists follow these seven rules:

 

1. Protect Your Head

Never ride a bike without a properly fitted helmet.

2. Assure Bicycle Readiness

Ride a bike that fits you and check all parts of the bicycle to make sure they are secure and working well.

3. Follow the Rules of the Road

Bicycles are considered vehicles on the road; therefore riders must follow the same traffic laws as drivers of motor vehicles.

4. Act Like a Driver of a Motor Vehicle

Always ride with the flow of traffic, on the right side of the road, and as far to the right of the road as is practicable and safe.

5. Be Visible

Assume you are not seen by others and take responsibility for making yourself visible to motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists.

6. "Drive with Care"

When you ride, consider yourself the driver of a vehicle and always keep safety in mind. Ride in the bike lane, if available. Take extra care when riding on a roadway. Courtesy and predictability are key to safe cycling.

7. Stay Focused. Stay Alert

Never wear headphones as they hinder your ability to hear traffic. Be aware of your surroundings and ride defensively.

  

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