American Red Cross Expert's Advise on Staying Cool in Record-breaking Heat

American Red Cross Expert's Advise on Staying Cool in Record-breaking Heat

Colorado Springs, CO -
In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. As temperatures and humidity levels soar in many parts of the country, protecting yourself and others from overheating is critical to avoid a potential heat-related illness. Here are some easy tips for staying safe during heat waves, courtesy of Dr. David Markenson, chair, American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.
*Never leave a child or pet in a parked car - even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of a car can quickly reach 120 degrees.

*Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day - even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol that dehydrate the body.
*Dress for the heat. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing in layers. Avoid dark colors that absorb the sun's rays.

*If you must work outdoors, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool yourself. Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.

*Protect yourself from sun exposure even on cloudy or hazy days. In addition to dressing for heat, apply a broad-spectrum (protection against both UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen and reapply as indicated, wear eye protection (wraparound sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV ray protection) and wear a wide-brimmed hat

*Be a good neighbor. Check in on the elderly, young children and pets to make sure they are not suffering from the heat.

Additional heat safety tips are available on http://www.redcross.org/

Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illnesses by attending a Red Cross First Aid course. Contact your http://www.pparc.org/  for details or to register.


Persons with disaster-caused needs are encouraged to call the Red Cross at 719-632-3563 to talk about assistance that might be available.

Colorado Springs Farmers Market

Thank you to this website for posting them all. I am just going to share the link here as the information is copyrighted to them :]

http://springsbargains.com/2011/05/2011-colorado-springs-farmers-market-schedule/

29 weeks

I have been slacking- sorry! Here are pictures at 29 weeks, I promise I will get better in these last 10 weeks as we grow.

it's not twins, I just like ice cream.

Lightning in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Usa During a Summer Thunderstorm

by Don Grall
http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Lightning-in-Colorado-Springs-Colorado-Usa-During-a-Summer-Thunderstorm-Posters_i6013683_.htm

Since I could not capture today's storm on my own, I borrowed this picture. I love summer thunderstorms :]

Our New Fence- Part 2

lounging at the pool

Remembering a Great Grandpa

meeting his first greatgrandchild for the first and last time on earth

 

A heart of gold stopped beating.....

I couldn't have asked for a better Grandpa or one who loved his grandchildren more. See you in Heaven!

Thomas Farmer Obituary

a sweet little house for a sweet sister

Austina has recently moved into a house (renting) and we celebrated with a family BBQ!

breaking in the grill

Austina grilling up a storm in her new house!

B-E-A-UTIFUL back yard complete with creek

husking the corn

using her new tools from her new purple tool box :]

the gnomes

full tummies

my favorite soldier and my favorite sister!

Marge and Mel's house where they are raising their little chicks

Time for some new chapters

Early in June we celebrated the beginning of many new chapters in the Lee Family!

Barbara retired from being a school teacher- HOORAY!
Austina graduated from DU with her BA in music and MA in Education-CONGRATULATIONS!
Clement retired from HP-WAY TO GO!
Holden is working hard at graduating high school and moving out on his own for the first time- GREAT JOB!

Tony and I helped them celebrate with a party at our house so all their friends and our family could celebrate together with drinks, food, and great company. We had so much fun!

Here are some pictures from Austina's Graduation from DU on Friday June 3rd and the Party on June 4th

the graduate!

Aunt Frances, Austina, Uncle Bill

siblings!

mom and baba

DU's landmark icon

walking to the after party at the Smith's

ridiculous love

posing with the lilacs :]

Tony hard at work (not really- he deserved a break after making sure the fence was all done in time for the party!)

coconut meringe pie

the spread

celebratory desserts

Athena had to take a break

socializing

rock band... what else did I expect the teenagers and Tony to end up doing?