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The dangerous summer heat Because of the extreme summer heat and added humidity, south Florida is one of the worst places to be outside during June, July and August By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com April Rush of North Miami Beach remembers it like it happened yesterday. It was a life-changing moment. “I had just left the house for a walk at 4 in the late afternoon,” she recalled. “I drank four (Zephyrhills) bottles of water and was going to walk about a mile or so. After about 10 minutes in the that sun, my body began to feel weak and I can remember being disoriented.” At the age of 43, what this mother of three was experiencing was heat exhaustion. With 87 degree temperatures blasting away with a heat index of nearly 100, this was something that we were all warned about a long time ago. It is a recipe for disaster. Because of the extreme summer heat and added humidity, south Florida is one of the worst places to be outside
during June, July and August. In fact, it can be deadly. If you doubt it, ask your physician or personal trainer what can happen. What happened to Rush goes on every day. While she thought it was safe to go out that late in the day, she was wrong. It has been said that "It's not the heat, it's the humidity.” Well, actually it's both. Human bodies dissipate heat by varying the rate and depth of blood circulation, by losing water through the skin and sweat glands, and-as the last extremity is reached-by panting, when blood is heated above 98.6 degrees. “What happens is that the heart begins to pump more blood, blood vessels dilate to accommodate the increased flow, and the bundles of tiny capillaries threading through the upper layers of Heat, Page 7A
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Breaking down major barriers Last Thursday morning, Hallandale Beach Police’s Coffee With A Cop was a resounding success as hundreds of residents and patrons stopped by Dunkin’ Donuts, 835 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard, to meet police and discuss issues. Police Chief Dwayne Flournoy was at the center of the event as he spent time with several residents - as well as hugging Andre Olivera. Dozens of officers and City officials took part at a time when the relations between the police and communities are strained. For more on the event, see Page 8B.
HOLLYWOOD - Our thoughts are with the Dallas and Baton Rouge Police Departments and the families of those officers who lost their lives. These latest attacks serve as a sobering reminder to “Partner with Police” by taking an active role in protecting your neighborhood and our community. As residents, you know your neighborhood’s patterns, the people and their daily routines. You are the eyes and ears of your community, the experts who can immediately recognize when something in your neighborhood does not seem quite right. Please do your part to re-
port suspicious, out of the ordinary activity to the local authorities. "If you see something, say something" is the Department of Homeland security's national campaign to help engage residents throughout the U. S. in keeping their communities safe. Call the Hollywood Police Department Hollywood, Page 5A
An entire apartment building can become “sick” from water leaks which turn into mold causing respiratory problems, headaches and rashes in some people. But mold from leaks can also be served up a la carte, one apartment at a time. Although both new and old apartments are at risk, experts say water leak problems are increasingly cropping up in new-construction apartments. Sealed up more tightly, "they don't breathe as much, and if there is some kind of leak or water damage, mold can grow," says 1st Priority, a water damage and mold remediator, a South Florida based property damage restoration company. With 1st Priority’s state-of-the-art infrared scanning equipment, they can help find your leak spots. It’s always easier and less expensive to find the problem sooner than later. 1st Priority gave us the big scoop on the top three problem as well as the important and money saving scenarios in new and the old apartments/condos:
Culprit #1: Leaks from Another partment Pipe breaks and water overflows can soak your ceiling and walls from above, or seep into your floors and walls from First Priority, Page 3A
You'll probably notice water damage and staining before you notice any signs of mold, because mold tends to grow faster inside than on the surface.
With 1st Priority’s state-of-the-art infrared scanning equipment they can help find your leak spots. It’s always easier and less expensive to find the problem sooner than later.
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