Summer Safety Tips

1. **Stay Hydrated**: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid dehydration, especially when you're outside or engaging in physical activities.

2. **Protect Against Sunburn**: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to all exposed skin, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.

3. **Wear Heat Appropriate Clothing**: Dress in loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing to stay cool. Don't forget a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and neck from the sun.

4. **Use Insect Repellent**: Protect yourself from insect bites and potential diseases carried by mosquitoes and ticks by using an effective insect repellent.

5. **Practice Water Safety**: Never swim alone, and always have a competent adult supervise children near water. Wear life jackets while boating.

6. **Avoid Peak Sun Hours**: If possible, try to limit your outdoor activities to early morning or late afternoon when the sun's rays are less direct.

7. **Be Heat Aware**: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion (like heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting, and vomiting) and heat stroke (high body temperature, hot and red dry skin, rapid pulse, and possible unconsciousness).

8. **Food Safety**: Keep cold food cold and hot food hot. Don't let food sit out for more than an hour in hot weather.

9. **Play Safe**: Make sure kids have the proper equipment for their outdoor activities, like helmets for biking and protective pads for skating.

10. **Check for Ticks**: After spending time in wooded or grassy areas, check yourself, your children, and your pets for ticks.

11. **Practice Safe Grilling**: Never leave a grill unattended, and keep children and pets away from the grill area.

Following these tips can help ensure everyone enjoys the summer season safely.

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