ReadyWisconsin Reminds Residents to Be Aware of the Heat During the 4th of July Holiday

Friday, June 30th, 2023 -- 12:00 PM

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, people will be heading to the pool, firing up the grill, or celebrating the holiday with a bang.

However, they celebrate our nation’s independence, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to make safety a priority. The Fourth of July period is also a popular time for family trips and outdoor gatherings.

Keep you and your family safe with these additional tips:

• If you are traveling, pack an emergency kit in your car with items such as bottled water, snacks, and a cell phone charger;
• Check 511Wisconsin for traffic-related information using the free mobile app or online at https://511wi.gov;
• Never leave people or pets in a parked car, even briefly, temperatures inside a parked vehicle can climb to life-threatening levels within minutes, on an 80-degree day the temperature inside a parked car, even with windows cracked slightly open, can reach 100-degrees in less than 10 minutes;
• When cooking outdoors, remember to keep grills at least three feet away from your home or any structure that can catch fire. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and maintain a child-free and pet-free safe zone around the grill while it’s hot.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.