We wish everyone a wonderful 4th of July holiday!

Here are a few tips to keep your Independence Day celebration a happy, healthy, and safe one:

•    Use alcohol responsibly — don’t drink and drive cars or boats
•    Keep an anaphylaxis kit on hand for family and friends that may be allergic to insect stings
•    Remember to use ample sunscreen and reapply after being in the water
•    Make sure prescription medications won’t cause dangerous sun-sensitive reactions before going out
•    Drink plenty of fluids and spend time in the shade or indoors to avoid heat illness
•    Make sure to practice adequate hand washing to help prevent food poisoning

 Happy 4th of July from Civista!