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Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed!

We’ve entered into the dog days of summer and are experiencing triple digit heat index days on a regular basis. During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below.

Heat Cramps
Heat cramps may be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke.
Symptoms: Painful muscle cramps and spasms usually in legs and abdomen and Heavy sweating.
First Aid: Apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water. Seek immediate medical attention if cramps last longer than 1 hour.

Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms: Heavy sweating, Weakness or tiredness, cool, pale, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse, muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, headache, fainting,
First Aid: Move person to a cooler environment, preferably a well air conditioned room. Loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths or have person sit in a cool bath. Offer sips of water. If person vomits more than once, Seek immediate medical attention if the person vomits, symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour.

Heat Stroke
Symptoms: Throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103°F, hot, red, dry or damp skin, rapid and strong pulse, fainting, loss of consciousness.
First Aid: Call 911 or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler, preferably air-conditioned, environment. Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath. Use fan if heat index temperatures are below the high 90s. A fan can make you hotter at higher temperatures. Do NOT give fluids. Using a fan to blow air in someone’s direction may actually make them hotter if heat index temperatures are above the 90s.

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Mail your Letters to Santa at SCPFD!

San Carlos Park Fire District has made special arrangements with Santa Claus for our fire stations to be drop-off sites for letters to Santa Claus! Bring your children to drop off their letters in Santa’s Mailbox located at any one of our fire stations:

Station 51 located at 8013 Sanibel Blvd.

Station 52 located at 16901 Island Park Rd.

Station 53 located at 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy.

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Santa loves to get letters from boys and girls who have been good all year long! Make sure to include your child’s name and address on each letter and San Carlos Park Fire District will ensure each child receives a personalized letter from Santa. No stamp required, only a little magic!

The deadline to drop off letters at Santa’s Mailbox is December 15th.

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2020 SCPFD Pumpkin Carving Contest

We are so excited to announce the 2020 San Carlos Park Fire District Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Winners will be chosen in 4 different categories to receive these great prizes:
Halloween basket filled with candy and
a $20 ice cream gift card

Check out the rules below and submit your child’s entry by midnight October 28th!

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Contest Rules:

  • Open to children age 12 and under who live in San Carlos Park Fire District
  • You must carve your own pumpkin (parents can help with the parts that require a knife)
  • Only 1 entry per child
  • Submit a photo of your carved pumpkin to rothring@sancarlosfire.org by midnight: October 28th, 2020.
  • Entry must include parent and child’s name, age, address, and parent’s phone number
  • By submitting your photo, you agree SCPFD may publish your pumpkin photo, first name, and age on social media
  • A panel of SCPFD firefighters will select a winner in the following categories
    • Scary
    • Goofy
    • Fire dept. or fire safety related
    • Cartoon
  • The winner of each category will receive a Halloween basket filled with candy and a $20 ice cream gift card

2020 Secret Santa Sign Up

Notice of Special Electronic Public Meeting for October 8, 2020

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Build your Disaster Supply Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water, and other supplies to last for 7 days.  A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Make sure your disaster supply kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find and any one of them could save your life. Once you take a look at the basic items consider any special needs your family might have, such as supplies for your pets or for seniors in your family.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

  • Water (one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation)
  • Food (a 7 day supply of non-perishable food)
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Whistle (to signal for help)
  • Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
  • Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
  • Manual can opener (for food)
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Additional Emergency Supplies

Since Spring of 2020, the CDC has recommended people include additional items in their kits to help prevent the spread of coronavirus or other viruses and the flu.

Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:

  • Face coverings (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
  • Prescriptions medications
  • Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
  • Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
  • Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
  • Pet food and extra water for your pet
  • Cash or traveler’s checks
  • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
  • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
  • Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
  • Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
  • Paper and pencil
  • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Maintaining Your Kit

After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed:

  • Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.
  • Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
  • Replace expired items as needed.
  • Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.

Kit Storage Locations

Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and cars.

  • Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.
  • Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.
  • Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.

 

 

Source: ready.gov

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