Summer Safety Tips
Ticks
Tick-Free Summer
In order to enjoy a tick-free summer, make Preventing Tick Bites part of your plans before gardening, camping, hiking, or just playing outdoors by following the CDC’S guidelines on preventing tick bites and Lyme disease.
Heat
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
Heat-Related Illnesses are preventable. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness.
Sun Protection
Protecting Yourself from the Sun and UV Rays
Ultraviolet (UV) Index Scale & Preventing Skin Cancer
How to Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Sun
Mosquitoes
Mosquito Control
Learn about the importance of Mosquito Control, community-level control efforts, and what you can do to make a difference at home.
Swimming
Healthy Swimming and Recreational Water Illnesses
Recreational Water Illnesses are diseases that people can get from the water in which they swim and play—like swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, water playgrounds, or oceans, lakes, and rivers—if the water is contaminated with germs.
Grilling
How to Grill Safely
Barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with friends and family. Warm weather days and cooking outside, may present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. Be mindful and use precaution when cooking outdoors.