JUNE 2022 Public Safety Newsletter

Welcome!

This is the first installment of Larchmont's monthly Public Safety Newsletter! Every month, pertinent information from the Larchmont Police and Fire Departments will be curated for the residents of our amazing village. Safety tips, events, and other highlights will be displayed. If you require any additional information you may call the Larchmont Police Station at 914-834-1000 or the Larchmont Fire Station at 914-834-0016. 

In the case of an Emergency please call 911

Larchmont Police Department

Bicycle Safety

The officers of the Larchmont Police Department want to remind you, bicycle safety is traffic safety!

Remember these important rules:

·     Get acquainted with traffic laws; bicyclists must follow the same rules as motorists

·     Ride single-file in the direction of traffic

·     Remain alert, keep your head up and look around; watch for opening car doors and other hazards

·     Use hand signals when turning and use extra care at intersections

·     Never hitch onto cars

·     Before entering traffic, stop and look left, right, left again and over your shoulder

·     ALWAYS wear your helmet! 

Larchmont Fire Department

Water Safety Tips for Children

According to the CDC, drowning is the number-one cause of accidental death in children under the age of four. Whether it’s in a tub or a pool, water of any depth can be dangerous for kids.

Larchmont fire fighters advise that by taking proper precautions, accidental drowning can be prevented. 

Your Larchmont fire fighters have joined Nationwide’s "Make Safe Happen" campaign to create greater awareness of water safety and protect children from accidental drowning. This Water Safety campaign offers safety tips and other resources, including bathtub safety, how to identify “dry drowning” and how to keep your swim area safe.

It’s also important to know how these water deaths in children are happening. This is critical information that all caretakers of young children should know.

Important safety tips include: 

·      Always be in arm’s distance from your child

·      Choose life jackets over water wings

·      Stay clear of drains

·      Install a fence around your home pool

·      Learn CPR and first aid

·      Always have a phone with you to call for help

Kids love to make a splash, but they often don’t know their limits. That’s why we need to actively watch them when they’re in and around water.

For more information about water safety, visit http://makesafehappen.com. 

For potentially life-threatening situations, call 9-1-1 so emergency personnel can respond quickly when lives are in danger.