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Summer Storm Safety in Southwest Michigan
With our crazy winters, we spend a LOT of time talking about winter weather safety in Southwest Michigan. The right tires for the car, taking breaks when shoveling heavy snow, and traveling at safe distances are all parts of our winter readiness checklist that we all know like the backs of our hands... or Mitten. Whatever the case, summer storm safety isn't something we often think about, that is, until it's too late. With summer just weeks away, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when it comes to summer storm preparedness from our friends at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.
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