Summer is just around the corner, and itsunofficial start comes in the form of Memorial Day, a day we all enjoy with friends and family, keeping in mind the sacrifices our fellow Americans have made to make this day possible. Warm weather, barbecues—we all love when this three-day weekend rolls around. It’s time for a pool party, a good time with friends. And of course, enjoying parades and services held in honor and memory of those who have served our family.
With this holiday in full blast, it’s hard not to get carried away in the spirit and fun of the day. However, you might be surprised just how many incidents occur that are unsafe and dangerous, and how likely it is that you and your friends and partygoers could face some of the dangers. Some of these dangers include burglaries that could be better avoided with interactive . Then, there are extra cars on the roads; more fires in one day; more pools open on Memorial Day. Plus, partying mindsets make way for safety to be the last thing in anyone’s thought patterns.
Here are some surprising Memorial Day safety incident statistics recently released by SimpliSafe:
1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12,000 kids up to age 19 who died of accidental injuries did so in June, July, and August.
2. Barbecue grill fires result in about 8,000 home fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
3. 2.7 million children visit the ER each summer relating to injuries in the backyard or around the pool. Another 200,000 children end up in the ER for playset-related injuries each year.
Interestingly, additional news sources are saying that Memorial Day and house parties are a high-risk time for home security systems invasions by burglars. If you are thinking of wireless security systems or home automation and security, it might be time to consider that, before summer rolls around and more bonfires occur.
It can be relatively simple to avoid travesty that is only an arm’s length from a fun gathering and party or bonfire. Here are just a few tips.
If you are traveling to a party, be sure to buckle up. It should go without saying: never, ever drink and drive. Before you leave, tell someone where you’re going, and roughly when you anticipate returning, if you are headed for a hike in the woods or some lone destination. Grilling? Avoid staying too close to the house and make sure you check old grills for any unexpected fragility, cracking or any leaks. And if you are having a pool party, be sure to supervise children if they’re in or near the pool.
With simple precautions like these, it’s not hard to avoid what could be a bad result from a charcoaled barbecue dinner, or an unexpected pool incident. Keep safe and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, from your friends at Security Systems Review.
Tim Eveler
Author & Public Relations – Tim has been working in sales for the home security system industry over twelve years. He’s held positions at large home security companies and in charge of working with the team to create our security system reviews.