Spokane Regional Health and the Washington State Department of Health have provided guidance around health and safety for our students and families. We hope that you are able to enjoy the summer weather while remaining safe. The following provides links to information as it relates to extreme heat preparedness, wildfire smoke readiness, swimming safety, and pests.
Link to Washington State Department of Health
Extreme Heat Preparedness
• Tips for Staying Safe During Extreme Heat
• Heat Exhaustion Versus Heat Stroke
• Guidance for Outdoor Activities in Excessive Heat
• Wildfire Smoke & Your Health
• Wildfire Smoke: How to Create a Clean Room
• Washington State Dept. of Ecology Make Your Own Clean Air Fan (video) English Spanish
• Air Quality Guide for School Activities & Sports
Swimming Safety
Wearing life jackets in our lakes and rivers are extremely important in the spring and early summer. That said, water safety is important year-round! SRHD’s Drowning Prevention webpage has water safety tips, printable resources, pool requirements, and life jacket information including a coupon for 20% off a life jacket at Big 5 Sporting Goods.
Summer Pests!
And, with summer, comes summer pests and the diseases they carry! Here are some online resources to help families guard against mosquitoes, ticks, and mice on their property.
• Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases
• Mosquitoes & West Nile
• Mice & Hantavirus