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JUNE:
Summer Safety Toolkit

Summer is a great time for fitness and outdoor physical activity. In order to maximize fun, it’s important to minimize injury, which means emphasizing safety. Use the resources below to help promote summer safety awareness.

What do you need to know to effectively raise awareness about summer safety?

  • When it comes to being water savvy, some helpful tips include:
    • Never swim alone,
    • Wear a life jacket,
    • Avoid alcohol while boating, and
    • Keep an eye on children when they’re around water
  • To minimize the risk of heat-related illnesses and skin cancer:
    • Cover up with clothing and wide-brimmed hats,
    • Drink plenty of cool non-alcoholic fluids,
    • Avoid outdoor activity during midday when the sun’s rays are the most intense
    • Seek shade, and
    • Wear sunscreen (including a sunscreen lip balm)

(Sources: cdc.gov; militaryonesource.mil)

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