AUSTIN (KXAN) – Boating, hiking, biking, traveling — the summer is a chance to get out and enjoy what Central Texas has to offer.

But the uptick in activity keeps local ER doctors busy.

Lydia Blankenship, the Trauma Manager with St. David’s South is has safety tips for trauma season.

Safety tips as you’re out and about:
– Eliminate distractions while driving
– Wear properly fitting safety equipment (helmets, life jackets, etc.)
– Wear reflective clothing when biking/jogging during dawn or dusk
– Watch children playing in or near water
– Do not dive into shallow water