June 20th is the first official day of summer but I think most of our local kids would agree that summer begins today, the last day of school for Lee County students. San Carlos Park Fire District would like to remind drivers about the importance of keeping kids safe throughout the summer months.
Keep in mind, kids will be excited and may not be thinking about their personal safety as they take those first few steps off the bus or out of school today so drivers need to be extra cautious in looking for child pedestrians. Here are a few more tips to keep our community’s children safe today and for the reminder of their summer break.
-Use extra caution when driving through school zones and be aware kids may be leaving school at different times than normal today.
-Watch for clues, a hockey net or ball in the road or on the sidewalk can mean kids are playing nearby. Pay attention and always anticipate the unexpected.
-Always watch for small children as you’re backing up. Walk around your vehicle to make sure no kids or pets are behind it.
-Parks and playgrounds get more use during summer months. Observe carefully when driving around these areas. Small children are less predictable and harder to see than adults.
Thank you for joining SCPFD in keeping children safe this summer!
