Watch kids closely when they are in or around the pool. Drowning happens quickly and quietly, so avoid distracting activities like being on your phone. To learn more, visit watersmartfl.com. #WaterSafety #CollierCounty

Hurricane season in Florida goes until November 30. Make sure to stay prepared during hurricane season: 📔Make an emergency plan 🗺️Know your evacuation zone 🎒Gather supplies 🏠Prepare your home 📑Review important documents, such as insurance policies #CollierCounty #Hurricane

Spending time outside today?☀️ Stay sun and heat safe with these tips: 🥤Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water. 🌅Avoid outdoor activity during midday heat, if possible. 🧴Wear sunscreen and reapply. 👕Dress in lightweight clothes.

It's illegal to drive drunk. Follow these safety tips: -Designate a sober driver or plan to use a ride service if you have been drinking. -Don't let someone get behind the wheel if that person has been drinking. -Call 911 if you see a drunk driver. -Always wear a seat belt.

Sleep is essential for our health and emotional well-being. Benefits of getting good sleep: 🟢Getting sick less often 🟢Staying at a healthy weight 🟢Reducing stress 🟢Improving heart health 🟢Lowering risk of chronic conditions 🟢Improving attention and memory

Keep yourself and loved ones healthy by washing your hands often, especially during key times: -Before, during, after preparing food -Before eating -After using the toilet -After changing diapers -After touching an animal or their waste -After touching the garbage -After coughing

Healthy ways to cope with #stress: -Take breaks to unwind through yoga, music, or new hobbies. -Take care of your body and exercise. -Treat yourself to healthy foods and make sure to get enough sleep.

#FoodSafety tips: Before and after handling raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood make sure to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Cook all foods to the proper temperature by using a food thermometer.

Remember it only takes a bottle cap of water for some mosquitoes to breed and multiply. Do your part and drain and cover!

It is a common myth that human trafficking only happens in third world countries. Human trafficking occurs in all 50 states, and in your own community too. To learn more, visit FloridaHealth.gov/HT.

Sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Adults should sleep seven hours or more each night for optimal health. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions, such as obesity, depression, and heart disease. #Health #Wellness

Your body needs water for many reasons, but sometimes it can be difficult during a busy day to remember to drink water. Try carrying a water bottle for easy access when you are working or running errands. #HealthyHabits

There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Here are some budget-friendly tips for eating right. -Cook more, eat out less -Shop for foods that are in season -Determine where to shop -Plan your meals and snacks -Watch portion sizes

⛈️Staying safe during thunderstorms and lightning⛈️ If you are under a thunderstorm warning: 🟢When thunder roars, go indoors! 🟢Pay attention to alerts and warnings. 🟢Avoid using electronic devices connected to an electrical outlet. 🟢Turn around, don't drown!

Move more, sit less! Whether it’s walking, gardening, pushing a baby stroller or dancing the night away, physical activity can help you live a longer, healthier life! #HealthyLiving

The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) will be closed Today, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. DOH-Collier reminds residents and visitors to celebrate safely over the holiday.

It's important to ensure everyone follows #safetytips in and around the water. -Never leave a child unattended in or near water. -Teach children how to swim. -Teach children to stay away from drains. -Install proper barriers, covers, and alarms around the pool.

Grill safely this weekend by following these tips: 🍗Chill meats and poultry until you're ready to grill 🧴Wash your hands 🫧Clean the grill surface before cooking ❌Don't cross-contaminate 🗑️Throw out marinades that have touched raw meat 🌡️Use a food thermometer

Planning ahead prior to drinking is key. Should someone you know become impaired by alcohol or drugs, take steps to secure a safe ride. #ArriveAlive, don’t drink and drive.

The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) will close on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. DOH-Collier reminds residents and visitors to celebrate safely over the holiday.