Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211
JUNE 2015
CITY NEWS HEAT SAFETY Whether you are playing or working outside this summer, you need to take precautions to stay safe in the heat. • • •
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Stay Informed: Monitor local weather forecasts to know what times you should avoid outdoor activities. Cover Up: Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, a wide-brim hat, and sunglasses that block UV rays. Use Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher): Put on sunscreen before you go outside even on cloudy days and reapply every two hours or more frequently if you are active and sweating or swimming. Limit Direct Exposure: UV rays are most intense between 10am-4pm. Limit time outdoors during these hours. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water regardless of your activity level. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink more fluids. Stay away from beverages that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large quantities of sugar. Check Family and Friends: Keep an eye on family members, friends, and neighbors. Pay close attention and check regularly on young children and those 65 or older. NEVER Leave Children or Pets In A Closed Car: In just a few minutes, temperatures can rise high enough inside the vehicle to hurt or kill your loved ones. Know the Signs & Symptoms of Heat Disorders: Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Sunburn, and Heat Rash are common conditions that you should be able to recognize and know what to do. Visit www. ready.gov/heat to learn more.
Learn more about heat safety online at www.ready.gov/heat
RECENT RAINS Up to 10 inches of rain were reported on May 13th in areas of Nassau Bay. Thankfully there were no reports of homes flooding in the city. We want to thank our awesome Public Works staff members that worked through the night monitoring the water levels in the streets, barricading unsafe roads, checking all storm water pumps to make sure they are working properly, checking levels at the waste water treatment plant and diverting flow to the old plant as needed, monitoring lake levels and diverting water to the creek, and relocating m o t o r i z e d equipment and shelter animals to higher grounds. Please remember that if you see water on the road, turn around, don’t drown.
CELEBRATION
A year ago we moved into the new Donald C. Matter Municipal Building. It has been a great year! The AMOCO Federal Credit Union's Micro Branch has enjoyed sharing our building and brought lunch and dessert to celebrate our 1st year!
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