Seasonal and Holiday Safety

As the weather warms exposure risks change. Food safety, pesticides, food preparation & storage, envenomation risks should be considered. Click the link below for tips from the MiPDC and links to more resources.

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.

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.

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.

Preventing injury from sun exposure and illness related to insect bites and stings is an important part of warm weather safety. Click the link below for the MiPDC Q & A for safe product use.

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.

We hope that everyone enjoys summertime celebrations! Handling fireworks safely is a must to ensure that everyone remains safe and injury free. Click below for our Fireworks Safety 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.

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.