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Extended through Midnight tonight, for those of you that missed it over the weekend! Get ready for summer and stay safe. Stock up on Outdoor First Aid, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent & Relief & even Burn Care First Aid for grilling and campfire safety! 10% off Site-Wide*. Add code "FREEDOM" in your shopping cart! Also, learn the History of Memorial Day...

Today is the First Day of Summer! Summer means fun outdoors, at the beach, Barbecues, sports - so many great ways to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.. but only when you do it safely! Here are some of our favorite Summer Safety Tips: Don’t let Summer begin without getting geared up... as we explained during Extreme Heat Week, Excessive Heat is more common now...

It is only June and we’re already experiencing record temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, the Weather Channel says Record highs will be threatened later this week as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and low 100s in the Plains, Midwest and South.... and predictions call for a hot, hot, hot summer nationwide! While the sunny days are great for all-day...

August is the hottest Month of the year in many areas of the United States... play it Cool and avoid illnesses and injuries that can be caused by extreme heat. Keeping Cool in a Heat Wave In a heat wave, keeping your cool will keep you healthy. People and animals should stay indoors. If you don’t have air-conditioning, go to...

As we all know, Summertime means hiking, biking, swimming and picnicking with friends and family as you enjoy the warm weather, but first one must be aware of the dangers that can come with summer fun if proper precautions aren't taken. According to the Mercury-Register: Lynda Gomes, clinical educator at Enloe Medical Center, said as people are out for summer...

Are you ready for a Fun Summer?  Saturday is the Summer solstice - which is the First Day of Summer. The summer solstice occurs when the tilt of a planet's semi-axis, in either the northern or the southern hemisphere, is most inclined toward the star that it orbits. Earth's maximum axial tilt toward the sun is 23° 26'. Ideas for...

As the Plain Dealer puts it, No season is without its risk of injury, of course, and so it's always a good idea to keep your first-aid kit stocked and handy. But in the summertime we're more active and therefore more injury-prone. We're also lighting things such as grills and fireworks (see below). Summer is the season of accidental burn...

July is Fun in the Sun time - and having the most fun means being prepared for injuries and mishaps, so you can keep on playing! Mud, Bugs & BBQ ! © Think about Safety Items for Fun in the sun, rain, mud, beach - wherever you play in Summer! See our recommendations  

Today is the First Day of Summer!  Have a Safe & Happy Summer! Summer means fun outdoors, at the beach, Barbecues, sports - so many great ways to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.. but only when you do it safely! Here are some of our favorite Summer Safety Tips: First Aid Kits Keep Kids Safe This Summer What to Know...

Summer starts on June 21st! The CDC says - Help your kids stay safe and healthy while they enjoy summer fun! Teach them simple health tips at home and at play. Kids like to dive into summer to relax, unwind, and have fun. Warm weather brings more opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some ways to stay safe while...