Smart911 Issues Tips for a Fun, Safer Summer

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer now in full swing, Americans are enjoying their favorite warm weather, from watersports and backyard barbecues to hiking or a night of fireworks. However, whatever the activity, it's always important to remember that many of these activities do pose some dangers. With this in mind, the trusted experts from Smart911, are offering a free eBook with tips to help ensure a safe summer for everyone, including pets.

"Smart Tips for a Safe Summer" is available for download. The eBook provides information and advice on such important topics as:

• Pet Safety: Keep a watchful eye on your pets. During the summer, the number of family pets, especially dogs, that get loose or go missing, increases by 50 percent during the Fourth of July.
• Grilling Safety: Be sure children are at least three feet from open flames. The National Fire Protection Association reports an average of 8,800 home fires involved grills, hibachis, or barbecues each year.
• Fireworks Safety: According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2013 more than 11,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireworks. But with the proper precautions in place and constant adult supervision, everyone can safely enjoy the fun.
• Sun Safety: The eBook includes recommendations for Sun Protection Factor (SPF) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as effective use of sunscreen to prevent over-exposure.
• Water Safety: Consumers will find advice on flotation devices, swimming skills, as well as a look at the dangerous "toos" – such as, too tired, too cold, too far from safety and too much sun.
• Family Safety: Summer outings often include new places and acquaintances but parents can take a few simple steps to help children avoid the potential dangers of unfamiliar faces and locations.

Despite precautions, emergencies can and do occur every day and so citizens are strongly encouraged to sign up for Smart911 to help increase their summer safety. Smart911 allows citizens to create a free Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and emergency responders to have in the event of an emergency. Then if they call 9-1-1, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information.

"While the summertime offers many fun activities, the reality is it's also an extremely active period for 9-1-1 and emergency responders," said Tom Axbey, CEO of Rave Mobile Safety, creators of Smart911. "This eBook is meant to offer consumers various ways to prevent problems and ensure that everyone has a safe and fun summer. Also, by registering with Smart911, individuals and families can help emergency responders to better help them and avert unnecessary tragedy." 

In 2014, Smart911 was announced in 39 new locations across 17 U.S. states, making the private and secure service available to an additional 5 million citizens in their hometown, bringing the total coverage area to more than 1,000 communities across 40 states. Smart911 has helped responders save lives and reduce the impact of incidents across the country, including heart attacks, allergic reactions, sexual assaults, robberies, missing children, house fires and other emergencies.

About Rave Mobile Safety
Rave Mobile Safety is the most trusted safety software partner, providing innovative communication software for better emergency preparedness and faster response. Used by leading education institutes, enterprises and state and local public safety agencies, the award-winning portfolio of Rave Alert, Rave Guardian, Eyewitness, Rave Panic Button, Smart911 and SmartPrepare protects millions of individuals. Rave Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, MA. For more information, please visit http://www.ravemobilesafety.com.  

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JaeMi Pennington
Davies Murphy Group
Public Relations for Rave Mobile Safety
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