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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 22-June 28, 2023 Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm Sat. 10am-5pm 704-600-6038 UPTOWN SHELBY 224 S. LAFAYETTE ST. NEXT TO SHELBY CAFE www.yippeekiyay224.com COME REGISTER TO WIN 2 FREE VIP TICKETS LAINEY LAINEY WILSON WILSON CONCERT to the GAFFNEY PEACH FESTIVAL Friday, July 14, 2023 DRAWING JULY 1 ST at the By Loretta Cozart Summer begins today, June 21, and with it comes hot days. Prepare now for extremely hot days by fol- lowing the advice from the American Red Cross. Different from a par- ticularly hot day in a week, extreme heat days are a series of hot days that av- erage higher than normal temperatures for our area. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. But we can take action to prepare and protect ourselves dur- ing a series of hot summer days. To prepare, learn how to stay hydrated, gather sup- plies, and make plans to stay cool. How to Stay Hydrated: You need to drink enough water to prevent heat ill- ness. An average person needs to drink about 3/4 of a gallon of water daily. Ev- eryone's needs may vary. • You can check that you are getting enough water by noting your urine color. Dark yellow may indicate you are not drinking enough. • Avoid sugary, caffein- ated, and alcoholic drinks. • If you are sweating a lot, combine water with snacks or a sports drink to replace the salt and miner- als you lose in sweat. • Talk to your doctor about how to prepare if you have a medical condition or take medicine. Gather Emergency Sup- plies: Gather food, water, and medicine. Stores might be closed. Organize supplies into a Go-Kit and a Stay-at-Home Kit. In the event of a power outage, you may lose access to clean drinking water. Set aside at least one gallon of drinking water per person per day. Consider adding drinks with electrolytes. In- clude sunscreen and wide- brimmed hats. • Go-Kit: at least three days of supplies that you can carry with you. Include backup batteries and char- gers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.). • Stay-at-Home Kit: at least two weeks of sup- plies. • Have a 1-month sup- ply of medication in a child-proof container and medical supplies or equip- ment. • Keep personal, finan- cial, and medical records safe and easy to access (hard copies or securely backed up). Consider keeping a list of your medications and dosages on a small card to carry with you. Plan to Stay Cool: Do not rely only on electric fans during extreme heat. When temperatures are in the high 90s, fans may not prevent heat-related ill- ness. Taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. • Spending a few hours each day in air condition- ing can help prevent heat illness. • If you have air condi- tioning, be sure that it is in working order. • If you do not have air conditioning or if there is a power outage, find loca- tions where you can stay cool. For example, a public library, shopping mall, or a public cooling center. Plan how you will get there. • Additional resources may be available from local government or community groups. • Make sure you have plenty of lightweight, loose clothing to wear. • Create a support team of people you may assist and who can assist you. Check in with them often to make sure that everyone is safe. Learn Emergency Skills: • Learn how to recog- nize and respond to heat illness. • Learn First Aid and CPR. • Be ready to live with- out power. Utilities may be offline. Be ready to live without power, gas, and water. Plan for your elec- trical needs, including cell phones and medical equip- ment. Talk to your doctor. Plan for backup power. Plan to Stay Connected: • Sign up for free emer- gency alerts from your local government. • Plan to monitor local weather and news. • Have a backup battery or a way to charge your cell phone. • Have a battery-pow- ered radio during a power outage. • Understand the types of alerts you may receive and plan to respond when you receive them: • A WATCH means Be Prepared! • A WARNING means Take Action! How to prepare for extreme heat days June 21