For immediate release: July 1, 2022   (22-096)

OLYMPIA -- As many prepare for Fourth of July gatherings and summer outings, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to remind folks to stay healthy and celebrate safely.

“Have a safe summer. Be aware of hazards and take precautions to protect yourself and those around you,” said Umair A. Shah MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “A little planning can make a big difference.”

Some easy ways to prepare for a safe and healthy summer include:

By taking steps to prepare, we can all do our part to help keep our communities safe during the holiday weekend and beyond.

The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection. 

For people with disabilities, Web documents in other formats are available on request. To submit a request, please contact us at civil.rights@doh.wa.gov.

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