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Today is Day 4 of the Summer Safety Series with a focus on wildfire and drought safety

12:00 PM
May 25, 2023

Day 4
Summer Safety Series: wildfire & drought

Summer is right around the corner, and many will be taking advantage of the warm weather activities, school breaks, planned vacations, and so much more. We've put together a helpful list to help you prepare for the summer months ahead.

With all the outdoor activities going on this summer, fireworks, sparklers, campfires, bonfires, and even wildfires are bound to be on that experience list for many in the U.S. Thanks to summertime heat, drought can worsen and create the ultimate environment for a wildfire to flourish, adding an additional summer item to keep in mind.

Wildfire

To practice safety during the summer months, especially from June to August, find all of our tips and safety info below to learn more.

  • Wildfire preparedness & safety
  • How does the weather increase wildfire activity?
  • Use fireworks safely this summer

Did you miss days 1, 2, and 3? Catch up on heat safety, water safety, and severe weather safety.

Becca Parker
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