Fight the Bite
Published Date: Aug 13
image by James Gathany
As we enjoy the outdoors, it's important to remember to protect ourselves from mosquitoes and ticks that may spread the viruses or bacteria that cause serious illness such as West Nile virus, Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Fortunately, we can all take steps such as:
image by James GathanyFortunately, we can all take steps such as:
- use an effective insect repellent on skin and clothing
- wear long sleeves and long pants (when it's not too hot)
- take care of our yards to get rid of standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs
- reduce brush, tall grasses, leaf litter, and harborage where ticks may like to hang out
Your house is clean, but is it safe?
Published Date: Jul 25
Be smart about using, storing, and disposing household products.
According to the EPA, the average home can have as much as 100 pounds of environmentally harmful products stored in various areas.
Always:
According to the EPA, the average home can have as much as 100 pounds of environmentally harmful products stored in various areas.
Always:
- Read the label
- Keep products in original containers & stored safely away from children and pets
- Dispose of household products safely
- Try alternative products when available
- Pour harmful household products down a sink, toilet, or bathtub drain unless they're made for that purpose
- Pour products like used oil or bug killer on the ground or into storm drains
- Store leftover products in food or beverage containers
Heat Safety: Check the backseat
Published Date: Jul 07
Keep your children and pets safe during the summer heat.
For more information regarding heat risk: https://web.archive.org/web/20140814011148/http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/
- Never leave your child or pet unattended in a car, even with the windows rolled down.
- Always make sure all children & pets have left the car. Never leave a sleeping infant in the car.
- Make sure safety restraints aren't too hot before securing your child.
For more information regarding heat risk: https://web.archive.org/web/20140814011148/http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/