Seasonal and Holiday Safety

Spring is here! For many Michiganders this means more time outdoors and gardening seasons. Be safe in your yards, on the trails, and all of your seasonal adventures. Click below for springtime safety updates and precautions to keep your time outside enjoyable.

Mushroom foraging season is almost here. The MiPDC hopes you enjoy the hunting season safely. If you have not been on a hunt before, find opportunities to do so with professionals first to avoid mistakes. Click below for safety tips and links to resources for safety foraging and consumption.

The Eastern Massauga Rattlesnake, otherwise known as the Michigan rattler, is the only venomous snake indigenous to the lower peninsula of our state. This shy snake is not often found, but should be avoided at all cost. Click below to learn more about avoiding snake bites and know what to do when bitten.

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.

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.