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Keep yourself and family safe this summer while you enjoy the outdoors

by Kate Evans

Summer is a great time of year that’s full of outdoor family activities and fun.

A few extra safety steps can help avoid summer dangers that pop up this time of year.

Prevent snake bites

Snakes are more active in warm weather and at night.

Know the difference in appearance between venomous and non-venomous snakes. Eastern copperheads and timber rattlesnakes are the two poisonous snakes found in our region.

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