Stay Safe during Thunderstorms and Lightening...
"When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors"
Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightening and can create or cause powerful winds over 50 mph, hail and flash flooding and/or tornados. They are one of the most command natural hazards. Worldwide, there are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year, and at any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress with only 10% of them advancing to severe levels.
It is very important for everyone to know their area’s risk for thunderstorms. Have an emergency plan and practice the plan often to ensure everyone in your household is ready whenever a thunderstorm may occur.
 "Five Decades of Compassion and Care"
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program, more commonly known as WIC, is celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to improving the lives of millions of young families.
For half a century WIC has helped to ensure that women, infants and young children have access to healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health screenings and referrals to other health care agencies and social service programs.
To learn more about WIC, the history, and how WIC has played a vital role in achieving positive public health outcomes, click here!
Here’s to celebrating this pivotal moment, the legacy of the WIC Program, and the continued support for millions of families for many more decades to come!
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2024 Breastfeeding Celebration
On August 10th from 8am-12pm, join us at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Marketing for the annual Breastfeeding Celebration! Come chat with lactation and medical professionals and cool off in a nice space to feed your baby and check out other local resources. WIC families can also stop by to pick up their Farmers Market checks.
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Summer Safety Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illnesses
When cooking and eating outdoors in the warm weather, there are challenges when it comes to food safety. Bacteria in food multiplies faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so the spring and summer heat can pose a problem. Here are some easy things you can do to help keep everyone stay safe from foodborne illness.
Wash hands- Wash hands well and often, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom and before cooking or eating. If you’re in an outdoor setting with no bathroom, use a water jug, some soap, and paper towels.
Keep raw food separate from cooked food- Don’t use a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood for anything else unless you first wash the plate in hot, soapy water.
Cook food thoroughly- Hamburgers should be cooked to 160°F. If a thermometer is not available, make sure hamburgers are brown all the way through, not pink. Chicken should be cooked to at least 165°F.
Keep Hot Foods Hot & Cold Foods Cold- Keep hot food at or above 140°F. Wrap it well and place it in an insulated container. Cold food should be held at or below 40°F. Place foods like chicken salad and desserts that are in individual serving dishes directly on ice or in a shallow container set in a deep pan filled with ice.
Refrigerate and freeze food promptly- It can be hard to remember while a party is going on, but you shouldn't leave food out of the cooler or off the grill for more than two hours. Never leave food out for more than one hour when the temperature is above 90°F.
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