June 2014 NewsFlash: Staying Safe in the Summer Sun!

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You may be thinking about spending more time outdoors when it is sunny. Remebmer the sun can also be dangerous to your health.
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Fire safety is important for everyone. Do you know what to do if there is a fire? Learn helpful fire safety tips. You could save a life!
May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Some people get skin cancer from being out in the sun for too long. Learn how to keep your skin healthy when you go outside.
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Summer Splash: Water Safety
During hot summer months, playing in the water is a great way to cool off. You might go
Summer is here. Days are getting warmer. Hot weather can cause serious health problems. Some people are more likely than others to get sick from heat:
When the weather is warm, you may think about spending more time outdoors.
There are lots of fun things to do in the sun – go to the beach, have a picnic in the park, or just take a walk and enjoy the weather!
Even though the sun is fun, it can also be dangerous to your health.
The sun can cause your skin to burn.
As summer approaches and it becomes lighter later in the evening, more people choose to spend time outside in their yards. The Oregon Department of Human Services convened a research group of experts to develop a manual to assist community providers of services for persons with developmental disabilities.