No matter what your travel plans are for the summer, the government has useful mobile apps to help you stay safe and healthy.

Domestic Travel

If you’re flying in the U.S., the Transportation Security Administration offers My TSA for iPhone and mobile web browsers. This app offers easy access to important information, such as what you can and cannot bring in your carry on, tips for packing, and security check wait times for most domestic airports.

International Travel

For international travelers, the Department of State has a free iPhone app called Smart Traveler. You can keep up on the latest travel alerts and find maps and U.S. Embassy and consulate locations all over the world.

Local Health Services

No matter what kind of travel you’re planning, it’s important to know how to access local health services. The Health Resources and Services Administration has a Find a Health Center app for iPhones that can provide the location of emergency or non-emergency healthcare centers in your area.

Sun Exposure and Air Quality

To help you stay safe in the summer sun, the Environmental Protection Agency created the UV Index app for Android and Blackberry smartphones, as well as a mobile web version. This app provides information on both UV sun exposure and air quality for your current location.

Browse more mobile apps from the government.

If you’re going to the beach this summer, use these resources to help you plan ahead:

• Beach Safety — Learn about rip currents and other beach dangers to be aware of.
• Sun Protection — Use sunscreen, clothing, and sunglasses to protect your skin from the dangerous and aging effects of UV radiation.
• Coastal Water Temperatures — Find out how warm (or cold) the water will be in the area you’ll be visiting.
• Weather Forecast — Check the forecast as it may affect your beach plans.

Spending time in the pool is one of the most popular ways to stay cool each summer. Although it seems like all fun and games, remember that water safety is critical. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 3,000 people die from unintended drowning each year.

Use these tips from poolsafety.gov to make sure your day by the pool doesn’t end in tragedy:

• Learn CPR
• Actively supervise children in any size body of water; even the bathtub can be dangerous if left unattended.
• Install anti-entrapment drain covers in your pool and inspect them to make sure they aren’t broken. These devices can keep your hair, limbs, or clothing from being trapped in the pool’s drain and ultimately prevent drowning.

If you plan to spend time boating on open bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, or the ocean, you should take some additional precautions:

• Wear a life vest, even if you know how to swim.
• Check the weather forecast. Thunderstorms and windy conditions can make it dangerous to be in the water.

Learn more about water safety.

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