If you need to be outside in the heat, stay safe: • Limit activity to am & pm hrs when temps are cooler • Drink 2-4 glasses of nonalcoholic fluids every hr • Check on coworkers working outdoors • Rest often in shade • Wear a brimmed hat • Apply sunscreen of SPF 30+

Please take steps to keep yourself safe in the heat: stay indoors in AC, limit physical activity outdoors, drink more water & check on ppl at increased risk for heat illness. For more tips: clark.wa.gov/public-health/…

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children. Most drownings happen in private pools or hot tubs but many are preventable. Learning to swim is one of the best ways to prevent accidental drowning. Find swim classes in Clark County: shorturl.at/14fIV

Parents – it’s time for preteens to receive a Tdap vaccine if they haven’t already. Boost their immunity w/ one dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 & 12 to help protect against tetanus, diphtheria & whooping cough. Talk with your child’s health care provider to learn more.

Currently, seven large fires are impacting national forest lands in the Pacific Northwest with a potential for new starts from thunderstorms east of the Cascades. Let’s all do our part to prevent human-caused fires – for our communities, firefighters and incredible landscapes.

Sunny days & cool water are a perfect pair. Just be sure children are always supervised by an adult while swimming or around water. Supervision means giving your full attention, even if another adult is nearby, & avoiding distractions like cellphones or talking to friends.

What feels like a quick stop can turn into danger. Never leave a child, an elderly person, or a pet in a parked car, not even for a moment. Temperatures can rise rapidly in parked vehicles, even w/ the windows rolled down or when parked in the shade.

Getting ready for a bike ride? Let’s make sure it’s a safe one! Check out the graphic below for a few simple tips to set up a fun and safe ride.

Have a hot tub? Keep little ones & pets safe by making sure the cover is always tightly secured & latched when not in use.