We wish everyone a wonderful 4th of July holiday. Here are a few tips to keep this Independence Day a happy, healthy, and safe one:

•    Use alcohol responsibly — don’t drink and drive cars or boats.
•    Keep an anaphylaxis kit on hand for those allergic to insect stings.
•    Remember to use ample sunscreen and reapply after being in the water.
•    Make sure prescription medications won’t cause dangerous sun-sensitive reactions before going out.
•    Drink plenty of fluids and spend time in the shade or indoors to avoid heat illness.
•    Make sure to practice adequate hand washing to help prevent food poisoning.

Happy 4th of July from Civista!