Tips to ensure a Safe Summer

The weather is heating up, children are fast moving toward the final days of school and visions of summer fun are dancing in the heads of families all across South Carolina. Have fun, but be careful, says the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). While swimming is an excellent outdoor activity, it is important to make sure everyone wears sunscreen. Reapply sunscreen if it wears off after swimming, sweating or toweling off. Use an insect repellent containing Deet to protect your family from insects while outdoors. It’s also important to be knowledgeable about rip currents or rip tides at the beach. Always supervise children when in or around water.