Summer in Oak Ridge has a rhythm to it. Longer evenings, outdoor events, neighborhood gatherings, shopping trips, and weekends spent exploring local attractions tend to keep families outside well into the evening hours. And while warm weather is one of the best parts of the season, there is one summer visitor almost nobody invited: mosquitoes. For most people, mosquito bites are annoying but manageable. A little itching, a small bump, and then life moves on ...
Summer in Oak Ridge brings plenty of opportunities to stay active. Whether you’re attending community events around Historic Jackson Square, visiting the American Museum of Science and Energy, enjoying seasonal activities throughout Anderson County, or spending time outdoors with family, warmer weather is part of daily life in East Tennessee. However, high temperatures and humidity can increase the risk of serious heat-related illnesses. Knowing how to recognize heat exhaustion and heat stroke can help ...
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