{"id":4484,"date":"2014-08-15T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2014-08-15T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4484"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:52:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:52:46","slug":"8-ways-to-ensure-family-safety-and-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/8-ways-to-ensure-family-safety-and-summer-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Ensure Family Safety and Summer Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer fun means sunny days, beaches, pool parties and backyard barbecues, but for those of us in charge of the brood, it also means making sure the family is safe while they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re having a good time.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If family safety is your priority, we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re here to help with these 8 summer safety tips and some ingenious devices designed to protect your loved ones and your home.\"family-barbecue\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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1) Pool Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

Adult supervision is the best way to keep babies, young children and non-swimmers safe around open water. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0A water immersion pool alarm is another sure-fire line of defense.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 As soon as anyone wearing one of the special wristbands or tags falls or jumps into the water, an alarm sounds immediately.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 We like the Safety Turtle\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0system<\/a><\/strong> that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s designed to protect children and adults of all ages as well as pets.<\/p>\n

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2) Teen Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

Take advantage of today\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s GPS technology to track and monitor your teen\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s activity and give yourself some peace-of-mind.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0GPS tracking device<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0in your teen\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s car, you can monitor their location and speed in real time. You can even set boundaries and speed limits and get text messages and email alerts if your teen drives too far or too fast.<\/p>\n

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\n\"Motorola<\/a>3) Kiddie Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

A digital video baby monitor lets parents look in on little ones while they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re sleeping, playing or in distress.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Some models also allow two-way communication so you can talk and listen.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Motorola Blink1 Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0features Wi-Fi technology that allows you to view and control the camera remotely using a free downloadable app on your smartphone, computer or tablet. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It also has a pan\/tilt\/zoom camera that that you can control from anywhere to follow baby\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s movement. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Use your video monitor to supervise bigger kids too!<\/p>\n

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4) Pet Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

Swimming is hard work for dogs and many tire quickly, so give your pet a way to get some much needed rest.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 In the pool or any open water, a specially-designed life jacket for dogs<\/a><\/strong> boosts their endurance and allows them to just float when they tire.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 On the boat, a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0doggy boat ladder<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0attached to the vessel\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s swim makes it easier for pets to climb out of the water and onto the boat.<\/p>\n

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\"Datexx<\/a>5) Home Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

Crime data indicates that the majority of home burglaries occur in July and August when thieves know that families are away on vacation. One of the easiest ways to minimize risk and make your home look occupied is to set up timers<\/a><\/strong> around the house to turn lights, radios and TVs on and off.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Or, consider installing a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0home controller system<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that automates multiple indoor and outdoor lights as well as other appliances.<\/p>\n

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6) Grandma and Grandpa Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

A medical emergency can happen at any time and grandma or grandpa may not be able to get to a telephone to call for assistance.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Give them a reliable way to summon for help with a medical alert system and wearable pendant. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0If you want a low-cost alternative to leasing, you can buy<\/strong><\/em> a personal alert system<\/a><\/strong>, many of which\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0have the exact same features as the more expensive leased systems, including two-way communication and the ability to call family, friends or 911 directly.<\/p>\n

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\"Maverick<\/a>7) BBQ Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

Grilling outside is popular everywhere during the warm summer months, but remember that it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s important to cook meats thoroughly to destroy harmful bacteria. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0A\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0laser infrared surface thermometer<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is an easy way to get an instant temperature reading of your preheated grill. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0You can also take the guesswork out of checking meat or poultry for doneness by using a digital probe thermometer<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 And if you are grilling at night, a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0portable LED clip-on grill light<\/a><\/strong> will help you see so you can better judge when the food is done.<\/p>\n

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8) Hurricane Safety<\/em><\/h3>\n

Summer is hurricane season in most parts of the U.S.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Experts advise us to take time before<\/em> a storm hits to prepare your home and family<\/a><\/strong> for a potential emergency.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 To track the progress of a storm and get all of the latest information on severe weather from the National Weather Service and other important civil emergencies, invest in a NOAA weather alert radio<\/a><\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0NOAA weather radios have an emergency backup power supply (either alkaline and\/or rechargeable battery) since the power usually goes out during a storm,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0or you can opt for a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0hand-crank model<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that you can recharge manually.<\/p>\n

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Make Family Safety a DIY Project<\/h2>\n

For more clever and affordable products designed with family safety in mind, take a look at the diycontrols online store<\/a><\/strong> of security and safety products.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Our weekly blog<\/a><\/strong> is another good source for tips and products to protect children, seniors, pets and home. And our experienced and knowledgeable staff is standing by to provide you with assistance on installation and design.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Just give us a call at 1-800-487-1363.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer fun means sunny days, beaches, pool parties and backyard barbecues, but for those of us in charge of the brood, it also means making sure the family is safe while they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re having a good time.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If family safety is your priority, we\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re here to… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4488,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[396,9,189,190,178,5,900],"tags":[67,518,72,461,598,283,114,612,456,551,4,306,471,94],"class_list":["post-4484","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-child-safety","category-home-monitoring-security","category-independent-living-aid","category-miscellaneous","category-pet-care-pet-safety","category-pools-alarms-accessories","category-pool-safety","tag-bbq-accessories","tag-digital-thermometer-bbq-fork","tag-dog-pool-safety","tag-dog-stairs","tag-doggy-boat-ladder","tag-gps-tracking-device","tag-home-automation-system","tag-home-controller","tag-noaa-weather-alert-radio","tag-personal-alert-system","tag-pool-alarms","tag-safety-turtle","tag-timers","tag-video-baby-monitor","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4484"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4484\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11209,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4484\/revisions\/11209"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}