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July 2008 Summer Safety |
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Health Exposure to excessive heat can cause illness, injury and death. Approximately 400 people die each year from heat exposure, though a heat wave in Europe in 2003 resulted in the deaths of over 25,000 people. The elderly, the very young, and people with chronic health problems are most at risk. |
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Children in Vehicles Never leave children in a car when it is warm outside. Cars heat up quickly. Parents running quick errands may think their cars will remain cool, but even on mild days temperatures inside vehicles can rise to dangerous levels in minutes. The temperature inside a vehicle can reach 100F in 25 minutes when the outside temperature is only 73F! |
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Pets Heat stroke remains your pets biggest summertime threat. As a precaution, never lock your pets in the car in the midday sun, and never let them out in the hottest period of the day. Many pets suffer in the summer, but if you take note of sensible safety tips, you and your pet will be properly prepared for a great summer! |
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A young child's core body temperature can increase three to five times faster than that of an adult, causing permanent injury or death.
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Mosquito bites are a nuisance, but West Nile Virus (WNV) infection is much more than that. West Nile Virus can lead to serious illness and is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The elderly and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk of developing health problems related to the disease. (2) Signs and Symptoms of West Nile Virus
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Preventing West Nile Virus Prevention is the key to minimizing the risk of exposure to WNV. Everyone should take action to minimize the risk:
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Rip currents are strong narrow channels of water flowing away from shore at surf beaches. These currents often are characterized by a difference in water color and can have a line of foam, seaweed or debris moving seaward. (4) When going to the beach, be aware of the local conditions and pay attention to posted warnings and signs. If caught in a rip current:
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Sources:
(1). Center for Disease Control
(2). Mayo Clinic
(3). Washington Department of Health
(4). NOAA National Weather Service
其它预防信息：
- 为 您的家庭, 您的住宅 和 您的临近社区做好防备
- Prepare for Under the Bed Items
- 查看 “如何操作”备灾视频剪辑
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