With this extended period of warm weather, the Snohomish Health District and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office want to remind everybody of a few summer safety tips:
HEAT SAFETY
Drink more fluids. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
Avoid drinks with alcohol or a lot of sugar.
Stay indoors or in the shade. In extreme heat, seek an air-conditioned place, like a shopping mall or a public library.
Take cool showers or baths.
Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Use sunscreen, wear sunglasses.
Never leave anyone or pets in a closed, parked vehicle.
Check regularly on infants and young children, seniors, and ill people.
Know the symptoms of heat-related illness.
FIRE SAFETY
Keep kids away from hot grills and campfires — have a fire extinguisher handy.
Know the fire danger level before starting a campfire — keep water close by.
WATER SAFETY
Wear a life jacket at all times. If you don’t own one already local sporting goods stores offer a variety of life jackets for purchase, and many area parks have Life Jacket Loaner Stations.
Never swim alone.
Swim in a supervised, marked area with a lifeguard present, and swim with others.
Stay within designated swimming areas.
Be cautious of sudden drop-offs and swift underwater currents.
Stay warm — even if it’s warm outside, most of our rivers and lakes remain cold all summer.
Know your limits and your abilities; stop before you’re too tired.
Set limits with your children – when they can go in the water, where they can go, who needs to be there, and what they should have with them.
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office offers more safety information and resources at its website. You can find more information about the Snohomish Health District here.
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