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Poison Oak:

Montalvo consistently works to remove poison oak from the grounds; however there is always a chance of contact. Visitors should be aware of what poison oak looks like to help avoid accidental contact.

What does poison oak look like?

• Each leaf has 3 small leaflets.
• It most often grows as a shrub.
• It may have yellow-white berries.

If contact does occur please follow these procedures:

• Rinse the skin immediately with lukewarm, soapy water.
• Wash all clothing and items that may have come in contact with the plant.
• Apply calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream to the area of contact.
• Avoid scratching.

How to protect yourself from contact with poison oak:

• Wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves.
• If you do not have boots, tuck the legs of your pants into your socks.

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