County of San Diego, California sent this bulletin at 07/14/2017 07:30 AM PDT
July 14, 2017 - Beat the Summer Heat!
Summertime means BBQ’s, beach days,
picnics and spending time outside. Relaxing by the pool or lake, playing in the
sprinklers or enjoying our local bays and beaches are great ways to unwind and
cool off.
While you’re out and about it is also
important to stay safe in the sun. The American
Cancer Societyrecommends shielding your skin with clothing,
broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and
staying in the shade to help lower your risk.
If you’re headed to the beach, the City
of Solana Beach
offers an informative list of beach and ocean safety tips about rip currents, high surf, stingrays
and jellyfish so you can stay safe and have fun all day long. Find the beach
water quality status for San Diego beaches 365 days a year with the County of San Diego’sBeach
Water Quality App.
In order to beat the summer heat and prevent
dehydration during your exercise, follow these 4 Summer Safety Tips:
Do
activities during the coolest parts of the day.
Drink extra
water before, during and after exercise.
Take breaks
and rest if you get dizzy or lightheaded, or if you feel very tired.
