Houstonians are enjoying a milder summer than usual, meaning more families are spending time outdoors and enjoying fun activities such as swimming, bike riding, and grilling out. Although these summer activities offer great fun, it's important to use safety to ensure the protection of family members and property. Here are some basic safety tips for Houston families to stay safe this summer.

First, if you have a pool in your backyard, consider having security fencing installed around the perimeter of the pool, especially if you have toddlers or young children that don't know how to swim. These fences are a great proactive step to help prevent an accidental drowning or injuries from falling into the pool. This is also important if your children regularly have friends over to swim, since homeowners can be held liable for accidents that occur in their backyard or pool. Although pool fencing might slightly diminish the aesthetic look of your backyard, it is well worth it to know family members are safer because of the increased security.

Summer often means backyard grilling in Houston, but it's important to use safety when using grills, hibachis, fire pits or other cooking equipment outdoors. Fires can easily start and spread to nearby homes or other structures, so be sure to place grills and other heat sources far away from homes, fences, trees, or other property that can catch fire. This small preventative step ensures that homeowners don't have to worry about fire damage to their home or property.

Another fun summer activity where safety is essential is bike riding, especially in a busy driving city like Houston. Bike rides should always include the use of safety helmets, especially for young children. A slight tumble off a bike might mean scrapes or a bruise for adults, but the same tumble can lead to severe head injuries or broken bones for a young child falling off a bike. Parents can avoid costly medical expenses or even prevent the accidental death of a child by ensuring their children always use safety helmets for any bike ride, whether on a bike trail or in the neighborhood.

This summer, make sure your family is fully protected with insurance solutions from Aegis. As a Houston-based insurance agency, Aegis prides itself on protecting Houstonians and their families with quality insurance solutions for their unique needs, whether it's with Homeowners Insurance, Renters Insurance, Auto Insurance or Life Insurance. Clients can rest easy knowing that whatever life may throw at them, they have financial security and protection with affordable and reliable insurance protection from Aegis. By bundling insurance policies together, families can save hundreds in annual premiums each year for maximum savings. Call Aegis today at 713-850-7622 for more information, or go online to request a free quote!