June Features on USA.gov

  1. Save Money at the Pump
  2. Prepare for Summer Weather Dangers
  3. Celebrate Men's Health Week and Father's Day!
  4. Get Travel Resources
  5. 4th of July — Happy Birthday to the U.S.!

1. Save Money at the Pump

Ongoing increases in gas prices can impact how we live—commuting to work or school, vacations on the road, and even small trips to the grocery store.

Use FuelEconomy.gov to find a range of ways to save money on gas:

If you're on the go, you can access many of these fuel-saving tips through FuelEconomy.gov's mobile site.

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2. Prepare for Summer Weather Dangers

Summertime can bring treacherous weather conditions to different parts of the United States. Many of these situations occur with little warning, so do what you can to be prepared.

Most preparations call for assembling an emergency kit and coming up with a plan; but specific conditions call for specific responses:

  • Earthquakes – If you are indoors, stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls; get under a sturdy table or desk; and cover your head. If you are outside, stay there, but keep away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. If you're in a moving vehicle, stop the vehicle in an open area and stay inside. After the quake, watch for road and bridge damage.
  • Extreme Heat – Stay indoors as much as possible and consider spending the hottest part of the day in an air-conditioned public building, such as a library or shopping mall; drink plenty of water; and limit physical exertion.
  • Hurricanes – If you are unable to evacuate, secure external doors and close interior doors; stay away from windows and doors; take refuge in a small, interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
  • Thunderstorms and Lightning – Remember the 30/30 lightning safety rule: if, after seeing lightning, you cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder, get inside a home, building, or hardtop vehicle. If you are outside, avoid tall, isolated trees; boats; the beach; open fields; and anything metal (golf clubs or carts, bicycles, motorcycles, etc.).
  • Tornadoes – Storm cellars or basements are best. If underground shelter is not available, go into an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible and stay away from windows, doors, outside walls, and corners. If shelter is not available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area.
  • Wildfires – If your home is threatened by a wildfire, you must evacuate. Be sure to bring an emergency kit that includes copies of important documents.

Esté preparado en caso de un desastre

3. Celebrate Men's Health Week and Father's Day!

Men's Health Week (June 13-19) encourages men to take care of themselves by getting preventive health screenings and pursuing medical treatment when they are experiencing symptoms. Check out a few tips and suggestions for staying healthy:

Men's Health Week culminates in Father's Day on June 19. Happy Father's Day to the more than 70 million fathers across the United States! For some fun facts about American dads and helpful father-related resources, visit USA.gov's Father's Day page.

Salud de los hombres

4. Get Travel Resources

Whether you're planning to take a road trip close to home or fly internationally this summer, take a look at USA.gov's travel pages.

You'll find:

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5. 4th of July — Happy Birthday to the U.S.!

Happy 235th birthday to the United States of America! It was on July 4, 1776 that we adopted the Declaration of Independence and became a self-governing nation.

How do you celebrate the 4th of July? Picnics, parades, fireworks, and displays of the American flag are some of the most popular ways to recognize the holiday. Visit USA.gov's Fourth of July page to find American recipes; get safety tips on fireworks and other activities; read about the American flag; see a list of patriotic melodies; and more.