Health and Safety Tips:

• Know if you have a septic tank. If so, properly maintain it to prevent illness.
• Know if your drinking water comes from a private well. If so, test it for contaminants.
• Use sunscreen and insect repellent.
• Be physically active.
• Prevent falls:
  • Keep porches, stairs, walks, and driveways in good repair and well lit.
  • Install handrails on both sides of stairs.
  • Keep stairs clear of clutter.
• Prevent power tool injuries:
  • Keep children inside the house or well away when mowing or using power tools. 
  • Remove sticks, stones, and objects from the lawn before mowing.
  • Make sure chain saws have an antikickback chain that is well sharpened.
  • Wear proper eye and ear protection when using any power tool.
• Supervise children in play areas at all times.
• Make sure the surfaces on your child's playground are safe.
• Remove litter, tall grass, and brush to eliminate rodent and wild animal nesting sites outside the home.
• Get rid of old tires and other containers that could collect water and allow mosquitoes to breed.
• Keep gutters clean so water does not collect and allow mosquitoes to breed.

Health and Safety Tips:

• Know if you have a septic tank. If so, properly maintain it to prevent illness.
• Know if your drinking water comes from a private well. If so, test it for contaminants.
• Use sunscreen and insect repellent.
• Be physically active.
• Prevent falls:
  • Keep porches, stairs, walks, and driveways in good repair and well lit.
  • Install handrails on both sides of stairs.
  • Keep stairs clear of clutter.
• Prevent power tool injuries:
  • Keep children inside the house or well away when mowing or using power tools. 
  • Remove sticks, stones, and objects from the lawn before mowing.
  • Make sure chain saws have an anti-kickback chain that is well sharpened.
  • Wear proper eye and ear protection when using any power tool.
• Supervise children in play areas at all times.
• Make sure the surfaces on your child’s playground are safe.
• Remove litter, tall grass, and brush to eliminate rodent and wild animal nesting sites outside the home.
• Get rid of old tires and other containers that could collect water and allow mosquitoes to breed.
• Keep gutters clean so water does not collect and allow mosquitoes to breed.
• Make sure everyone uses the right protective equipment when playing sports or riding bicycles. 

Green Tip

• Select and place landscaping that provides wind protection and reduces heating and cooling costs. (EERE)