Seasonal and Holiday Safety

As the season changes and cooler weather begins it is time to ensure that our households are safe by reducing poison related risks. Click below for Fall Safety and Poison Prevention tips from the MiPDC.

Morel mushroom hunting season will begin when the warmer weather starts. Be prepared if you plan to forage this spring. See the link below for information from the MiPDC and additional resources to help your learn more from expert mushroom foragers.

Hand washing is one of best and practical ways to prevent the spread of illness. Children are back on campus and the fall and winter holiday season are approaching. Make hand washing a priority at home, school, and in public places. Click below to learn how proper hand washing reduces illness and the spread of infection from the CDC.

Mushroom hunts and foraging will start soon in Michigan. The MiPDC recommends learning wild mushroom safety first and steps to take for exposure to wild mushrooms that should not be consumed. Click the link below for our Wild Mushroom Q & A.

Carbon monoxide poisoning causes thousands to be hospitalized and claims hundreds of lives in the U.S. every year. Having a working carbon monoxide detector in your home is one way to decrease risk of poisoning to members of your household. Learn more by clicking the button below.

Know how to store food properly when the power goes out. Dispose of food if it is no longer safe to eat. Click below for tips from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.

Ticks are closely related to insects and spiders. There are over 20 known tick species in Michigan. Most often, they survive by feeding on wildlife. Several species of ticks are known to bite people and pets and may harbor dangerous bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Learn more from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.

The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake can be found throughout the lower peninsula of our state. They are the only venomous snake indigenous to Michigan. Bites are rare but can happen. Click the link below to learn about safety and emergency management for envenomations.