[This article was first published in May 2020 and has been expanded and revised.]

Being safe during the summer will allow you to enjoy the season to the fullest. This means knowing in advance what to do, what to watch for, and what to avoid.

After long months of avoiding storms, rain, and snow, you can finally be outdoors and enjoy your summer. But summer can also mean avoiding accidents, sunburn and dehydration among other things. And, no, you can't prevent every unfortunate incident, you can take steps to minimize them.