BE SAFE NOT SORRY
HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Take COVID-19 care

  • Get vaccinated (and tell your family and friends to get vaccinated too!)
  • Wash hands and use hand sanitiser when you can’t
  • Wear a mask
  • Social distance, keep social gatherings small, limited and preferably outdoors
  • Avoid crowds
  • Open windows
  • Do shopping during off-peak times or shop online

Protect your home when you’re not there

  • Switch off all unnecessary appliances
  • If you have a house alarm, check that it’s working
  • If you don’t have a house-sitter, let a friendly neighbour know that you are going to be away
  • Check that all doors are locked and that the gate closes behind you when you leave
  • Make sure your pets are well cared for

Safe travels

  • If you’re driving check that your car is roadworthy
  • Share your trip details with family or friends
  • Pack the car carefully so that you have a good view out of all windows and mirrors
  • Plan your route with regular stops (every two hours)
  • Follow the road rules, like maintaining a safe following distance and sticking to the speed limit
  • Don’t drink and drive
  • Don’t text and drive
  • Keep young kids in car seats and all children in the back seat and buckled up

Be street savvy

  • Keep your handbag closed and hold it tight
  • Keep valuables hidden
  • Don’t leave your personal possessions in the shopping trolley
  • Stay away from deserted or dark places
  • Don’t walk or wait for a lift on the highway

Fun in the sun,
the safe way

  • Swim in designated areas where lifeguards are present
  • If you’re at the beach check the beach for warning flags
  • Watch kids carefully – don’t allow them to swim without adult supervision
  • Don’t allow kids or adults, who can’t swim, into the water without a floating device
  • Wear sunscreen! And a hat when you’re not in the water
  • Drink enough water

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