With the traditional Memorial Day kick off to summertime activities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding New England citizens and visitors about simple steps to take to protect their skin from too much sun exposure.
This year EPA has teamed up with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Park Service to emphasize the dangers of skin cancer. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designated the Friday before Memorial Day “Don’t Fry Day” as a way to highlight sun safety.
“Here in New England, we spend many long months looking forward to summer and the great outdoor activities we can enjoy with good weather. But we have to remember to take care of ourselves to help prevent skin cancer, by practicing simple sun safety steps for ourselves and our families,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator for EPA’s New England office, in a prepared statement. “EPA’s SunWise program and Don't Fry Day help teach children and families simple steps to stay safe in the sun and protect themselves from harmful UV rays.”
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