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We had an amazing turnout at our Safety Fair with around 300 attendees! Key takeaways include:
- Always wear your seatbelt. | @utahhighwaypatrol
- Practice bike safety and drivers be mindful of cyclists. Download the Sheriff`s App for local alerts and for 911 Text Line access. | @summitcountysheriffutah
- Join "One Book One Community" events this summer to learn about wildfire resilience | @summitcountylibraryut
- Make a pledge for safety: schedule a car-seat check, and get a free bike helmet at @summitcountyhd
- Be prepared and aware of your surroundings | @friendsofsarutah
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As summer heats up, the wetlands and mountain trails become rife with mosquitoes and ticks. Here are some tips for staying bite-free while engaging in summer fun!
🦟 Watch for larvae: Summit County crews use eco-friendly, bacteria-treated corn cob granules in standing water (ponds, bird baths) to kill mosquito larvae before they mature.
🦟 Eliminate standing water: Kill mosquito larvae before they mature. Dumping or refreshing water in containers every 5 days helps disrupt breeding cycle.
🦟 Repellents and protection: Use EPA-approved repellents with DEET or picaridin, wear long sleeves/pants when needed, and ensure window/door screens are intact—mosquitoes are vectors for West Nile virus
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FREE Family Movie Night July 26 in Coalville! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a night under the stars watching "The Day the Earth Blew Up" – A Looney Tunes Movie, with the whole family!
📍 Ledges Event Center - 202 Park Rd., Coalville, UT
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Family Picnic with food trucks
🎬 7:00 PM | Movie begins
- Free dinner and popcorn
- Water station available
- Spanish subtitles during the movie
This event is completely free to attend. Come spend some quality time with your kids and enjoy a fun evening together!
*A special thanks to Coalville City, Summit County, Utah + Park City Film!
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This summer, challenge yourself to “fix-a-leak-a-week”! The average household`s leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. That`s the equivalent of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry!
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Wondering where to start? Pick up a Conservation Kit at any Summit County Library location! Items in the kit include a dye tab to test for toilet leaks and faucet aerators to replace leaky and inefficient kitchen and bathroom faucets.
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For more information on reducing your household`s water usage, check out the resources from the Environmental Protection Agency. (Link in profile.)
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To celebrate Earth Month this past April, the Park City School District ran an Idle-Free Poster Contest for students to encourage families, friends, and staff to keep our mountain air clean by being idle free. Check out the posters of the elementary and secondary school winners below. 🥳 Congratulations to all participants!
🧐 Did you know…When a car idles, it releases emissions that harm air quality and pose a serious risk to our community—especially to children, whose developing lungs are more vulnerable to air pollution.
🔗 More info at ucair.org
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