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Today's Safety Tip:

Check your first aid kit

Do you have a first aid kit handy? Would you know where to find one in the event of an emergency? If you do, check it occasionally to make sure you have the necessary materials. If you do not have a first aid kit, or do not know what should be in one, click the link below to find out.

http://www.ready.gov/first_aid_kit.html

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Protect Yourself During Heat Emergencies | 7/15/2010

City, county and American Red Cross officials urge all residents to stay indoors as much as possible and limit their activity and sun exposure. They provide the following advice:

• If you do not have air conditioning, try to spend much of the day in a cooling center or another air-conditioned public building, such as libraries, movie theaters, shopping malls and other community facilities.

• Drink plenty of fluids, but stay away from those containing alcohol, caffeine or large amounts of sugar.

• If you’re swimming to cool off, be sure to restrict your swimming to safe, designated areas.

• Be sure to check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, especially senior citizens, those with chronic illnesses and families with infants and young children.

• Protect your pets – keep them inside, with air-conditioning (or if your home is not air-conditioned, with multiple fans) and make sure they have plenty of water.

• Prepare for temporary power outages ahead of time by assembling essential supplies such as flashlights, batteries, bottled water and food.