Summer Weather Tips:

Sun Safety

• Apply sunscreen that is SPF 15 or more 20 minutes before you go outside
• Wear clothes that cover your skin such as hats, shoes, long pants, and long sleeved shirts
• Protect your eyes with sunglasses that are UVA and UVB rated
• Stay in the shade

Heat Waves

• Drop into a cool store, restaurant or theatre every so often
• Stay hydrated by drinking enough water and avoiding caffeine and alcoholic beverages
• If you do not have air conditioning, try sitting in front of a fan
• Take cool showers to help lower your body temperature

Thunderstorms/ Lightning

• Go inside or remain in your vehicle
• Inside buildings, stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity
• Stay inside your vehicle; you may get a shock if you step outside
• Lightning victims do not carry an electrical charge, are safe to touch, and need urgent medical attention

Tornado

• Take shelter in the center of the house, in a hallway, small room, closet or bathroom
• Stay away from windows, doors and exterior walls
• Go to the basement if you have one and seek shelter under a stairway or a sturdy work table

Flooding

• Do not drive into water covering a road
• If your car stalls in flood water, leave it immediately; even a little water can wash away a car

Winter Weather Tips

Monitor the Weather  

• Pay close attention to changing weather conditions
• Listen to weather forecasts early in the day to determine if there is the potential for severe weather in your area
• Check road reports before setting out on a trip

Travel safely

• Give your car a winter tune-up in mid autumn
• Install snow tires early to avoid being caught off guard by a late autumn snowstorm.
• Prepare an emergency kit for your car with items such as a flashlight, warm gel packs, a shovel, new batteries and a blanket

 Drive Carefully

• Completely clear your car windows and mirrors of snow and ice before driving
• Take it slow: don't accelerate too quickly, avoid sharp turns at high speeds, and brake well in advance of where you want to stop
• Leave lot's of space between you and the car driving in front of you
• Beware of black ice
• Test your breaks: if you feel your brakes lock, or your car begin to slide, adjust by slowing down
   

 Take Precautions

• If you must be outside during inclement weather, dress appropriately- wear a hat, gloves and dress in layers
• Beware of frostbite, which can occur in minutes and watch carefully for symptoms of hypothermia such as shivering, confusion and loss of muscular control

Beware Post Storm

• Road conditions can remain hazardous even after a storm has subsided so take precautions when driving
• Watch for ice and black ice on walkways and stairs