It’s official. The first day of summer is this Friday, June 21.
To you, it may mean cheap sunglasses, muggy, hot days or sunburn. Or it may mean swimming, travel or hitting the pool. We have already experienced record-setting high and low temperatures, drought and flooding, just this year.
Any way you look at it, summer is here, and that means Alabamians should keep a few common-sense things in mind.
1) It’s gonna be HOT!! If you’re going to be outside, take frequent breaks and cool down. Overheating can lead to heat exhaustion and strokes. Stay hydrated.
2) Your home cooling appliances will be working overtime. Keep those filters changed.
3) Be safe. At play or at work. Always have a buddy with you when swimming. Follow all boating laws, and have all safety equipment on hand. When working outside, wear eye and hearing protection and gloves.
4) Have fun. We live in a beautiful area with so much to see and do in the summer months, whether it’s in your own back yard or a short drive away. You can be in the mountains or at the lake in no time.
Summer slips by much too quickly, so take a moment to enjoy and remember, help is just around the corner at your local hardware store.
