Watch for the Emergence of Ticks During Warm Weather. Explore Safely!

When the weather warms, you should be alert for the presence of ticks in densely vegetated areas of Long Island and on parts of Fire Island.

Unseasonably warm weather this spring has brought out a significant number of Lone Star Ticks in some areas.

Always dress appropriately to avoid encounters with ticks and mosquitoes.

Your Safety
	your safety includes: Boardwalks Ticks Mosquitoes Poison Ivy Sun Water Wildlife Fire

Be Aware of Potential Hazards and Heed a Few Safety Precautions To Help Ensure a Safe and More Pleasant Visit to Fire Island National Seashore Always Stay on Boardwalks Protect Yourself From the Sun Watch Out For Poison Ivy Use Caution In and Around the Water Avoid Ticks and Mosquitoes Be Careful with Fire Never Feed or Touch Wildlife Keep Dogs Leashed Keep an Eye on the Weather Respect All Park Rules and Regulations