Interfor Dispatch by Interfor - Summer Safety
One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter" -Henry David Thoreau
Interfor Update: With summer officially kicking off it’s important to stay safe while enjoying this season with family and friends. Both of these articles, Having a Safe Hot Summer and Stay Away from the Barricades and other Large Summer Event Advice, offer guidance on how to enjoy the warm weather and be safe.
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Having a Safe Hot Summer: Summer means some of life’s greatest joys: family parties, lazy beach days, long trips with loved ones, and mouthwatering barbecues. But the sunny season is also a time of increased risks. From dangerously high temperatures to dehydration and vacation mishaps, seasonal dangers should not be ignored. Let’s review some potential problems and learn how you can take action to keep summer as blissful as possible. To learn more about how to stay safe this summer click here.
Don Aviv, President, Interfor International
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