Summer is here! Keep your family safe by following these tips:
Sun Safety
Wear and reapply sunscreen, drink water and know the signs of heat stroke.
- Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or greater. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and after swimming or sweating.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Signs of heat stroke:
- Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees F)
- Red, hot and dry skin with no sweat
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness
- If you have signs of heat cramps or heat exhaustion, go to a cooler location and cool down by removing excess clothing and taking sips of sports drinks or water.
- Learn more about preparing for extreme heat at Ready.gov.
Check Air Quality
Older adults and children are more likely to have lung issues from poor air quality.
- Check air quality conditions before spending time outside, especially if you are at high risk.
- When ozone levels are high, limit outdoor activities, especially high intensity exercise.
- Consider filling up your car with gas after 5 p.m., carpooling with friends or taking the RTD FlexRide this summer to improve the air quality.
- Sign up for air quality alerts.
Wear Bug Spray
Mosquitoes and ticks spread disease. Wear bug spray with DEET and check your pets for ticks.
- Use DEET insect repellent when you go outdoors.
- Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear loose-fitting, long sleeve shirts and pants.
- Spray clothes with insect repellent for extra protection.
- Check for ticks on your body, clothes and shoes and on your pets.
- Shower soon after coming indoors.
Learn more about preventing animal to human disease at Broomfield.org/ZoonoticDisease.
