Holidays are also a time to pay special attention to your health by giving the gift of health and safety to yourself and love ones. The Easter weekend is a great time to relax, and have barbeques with family and friends.
One of the first things this holiday weekend is to handle and prepare Easter holiday food safely.
As you prepare holiday meals, keep you and your family safe from food-related illness. Wash hands and surfaces often. Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs (including their juices) away from ready-to-eat foods and eating surfaces. Cook foods to the proper temperature. Refrigerate promptly. Do not leave perishable foods out for more than two hours.
Preventing injuries is another safety tip for the weekend, because injuries often occur around the holidays. Watch the kids carefully.
Children are at high risk for injuries that can lead to death or disability. Keep a watchful eye on your kids when they're eating and playing. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, choking hazards (like coins and hard candy), and other objects out of kids' reach. Learn how to provide early treatment for children who are choking. Make sure toys are used properly.
Hundreds will be taking off to the beach on Easter Sunday and Monday which is the annual tradition. Tragic water accidents happen quickly and we would like the entire community to enjoy and have a safe day at the beach.
Here are some tips to observe: Never swim alone; If you are unable to swim out of a strong current, signal for help; Supervise children closely; Persons who can't swim should not venture out far from shore; Alcohol and swimming don't mix; Don't dive into unfamiliar waters; If in doubt, just stay out; Clean up before you leave the beach.
There will be a lot of eating and drinking going on the Easter weekend. When driving around, help ensure your trip is safe. Don't drink and drive, and don't let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt every time you drive. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/her height, weight, and age.
