Picnic Safety

Avoid getting sick! Are you sure you are keeping your food safe? Keep cold foods cold when picnicking by setting up in the shade and frequently changing the ice that sits under your deli platters and food trays. Remember: cold food must be held at 41 F or...

Reduce Your Risk of Rabies

Never leave infants or young children alone with any animal, and teach children to never approach an unfamiliar wild animal. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/rabiesbrochure_1_6884_7.pdf  

Picnic Safety

Avoid getting a bug! Keep cold foods cold when picnicking by using lots of ice in a cooler.  Use a thermometer to be sure your cold foods don't rise above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, and use separate ice for your drinks.

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Lead Safety

Lead can be found in soil, lead-based paint, and dust. Too much exposure to lead can cause behavior problems, low IQ and poor grades in school, hearing problems, learning difficulties, growth delays, and persistent tiredness or hyperactivity.  He...

Reduce your risk of rabies

Don't feed, approach, touch, or adopt wild animals. Don't keep wild animals as pets. Learn more at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/rabiesbrochure_1_6884_7.pdf

Swimming Safety

When swimming, be sure to keep water out of your mouth. The hotter the weather, the more bacteria grow.

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