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An excessive heat warning was issued in Minnesota on Tuesday with temperatures reaching over 95 degrees in parts of the state. With these hot temps, a sunny day at the lake or pool can be a great way for many families to cool off. But Dr. Jay Sheree-Allen says before you head out, it’s good to have a safety plan in place. 

Step one: get a life jacket. (Those floatie devices aren’t as safe as you may think.)

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Dr. Jay Sheree-Allen says before you head out, it’s good to have a safety plan in place.

An excessive heat warning was issued in Minnesota Tuesday with temperatures reaching over 95 degrees in parts of the state. With these hot temps, a sunny day at the lake or pool can be a great way for many families to cool off. But Dr. Jay Sheree-Allen says before you head out, it’s good to have a safety plan in place. 

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