Summer Safety Tips
Below are tips to help you enjoy the outdoors and stay safe during warm
weather.
Summertime Food Safety
Bacteria grows more rapidly in warmer temperatures. General food safety
rules and 'picnic protocols' and 'grilling guidelines' will help keep
your meals safe.
Summer Recreation Safety
Wisconsin is known for its many recreational opportunities. Learn more
about recreational safety at the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources Recreational Safety Education website
(exit DHS)
Hot Weather and the Sun
Heat and humidity can be dangerous. You can protect yourself and loved
ones in extreme temperatures.
The American Cancer Society says the best way to avoid skin cancer
(exit DHS) is to avoid being outdoors in intense sunlight too long, and to practice
sun safety when you are outdoors.
Animals and 'Creepy-Crawlers'
You may interact with animals and wildlife while visiting fairs, petting
zoos or taking walks in the outdoors. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER
INTERACTING WITH AN ANIMAL TO PREVENT SPREAD OF DISEASE.
Severe Weather
Plan
for and recover
from thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding.
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks
can cause serious injury or death if they are used improperly.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to let professionals handle the
displays.
Last Revised: January 13, 2009 | 
