Planning your Vacation & Summer Fun?
Learn and practice these safety tips
Ready WV Newsletter
Grilling Safety

  • Only use grill outside.
  • Keep grill at least 3 feet from siding, deck rails and eaves.
  • Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire.
  • Check for gas leaks.
  • Open your gas grill before lighting.
  • Never leave lit grill unattended.
  • Once cooled, place used coals in metal can with a lid.
Beat the Heat

  • Limit outdoor activities: stick to early or very late in the day.
  • Drink plenty of water all day.
  • Don't drink ice cold water when overheated, it can shock the body and make you sick.
  • Don't drink caffeine or alcoholic beverages.
  • Wear light clothing
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Don't leave children or pets in a hot car.
  • Monitor high risk persons: infants, seniors, those with medical conditions.

Know the signs and what to do for Heat-related illness.
Accidents & Emergencies
Can Happen Anytime
Red Cross Resources can help families stay safe this summer and all year round. Learn safety response skills. Keep critical information at your fingertips. Stay informed and be safe.


  • Download Red Cross Mobile Apps: Emergency, 1st Aid, Swim App, Pet 1st Aid, Hurricane Alerts, and more! See the Red Cross App Store.



Water Safety
  • Learn to swim.
  • Don’t swim alone.
  • Supervise children in and around the water - don't leave unattended.
  • Learn CPR and First Aid. 
  • Obey pool and water safety rules.
  • Don’t overestimate your swimming or boating skills.
  • Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while boating. Young children or inexperienced swimmers should wear one around water - don't rely on life jackets alone.
  • Learn specifics about Boating Safety
Road Trip!
Prepare Your car:
Check and adjust if needed:
  • coolant and oil
  • tire pressure and spare tire
  • brakes, belts, caps, hoses and filters
  • lights and signals
  • wiper blades and fluid

Prepare Yourself:
  • First aid kit
  • Water and snacks
  • Blankets and pillows
  • Jumper cables and flares
  • Maps
  • Cell phone and charger
 
Flip flops for beach, YES!
Flip flops for driving, NO!
They can get caught under your brake or gas pedal and cause you to lose control of the car.
Ready WV is a program of Volunteer West Virginia
with funding support from the 
WV Department of Homeland Security.