July 7, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

There are pictures from the 18th annual Menifee Independence Day Parade posted at http://www.WilliamJamesGould.com - my personal blog page and information site for things relating to my position as Trustee for the Romoland School District.

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July 7, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

Riverside County, California - The County of Riverside Department of Public Health has issued a ‘Heat Advisory’ for all areas of Riverside County, especially the San Jacinto Valley area and the Palm Springs / Indio areas. Extreame heat can kill you, or at least make you very ill. Be sure to check on the elderly, young children and pets. If you do not have air conditioning, you can visit a ‘Cool Center’ in your neighborhood. The ‘Cool Centers’ can be found at http://www.rivcoph.org/CoolCent_063008.pdf or dial 2-1-1 for more info.

Below is the actual advisory issued this morning:

HOT WEATHER KILLS
“HEAT ADVISORY”

The Riverside County Department of Public Health has issued a “Heat Advisory” for San Jacinto areas. Temperatures are expected to reach 105 ْ for at least 3 hours for the week of July 6.
Be aware of the following signs of heat related illness:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Muscle weakness or cramps
• Nausea and vomiting

Recommendations for avoiding heat related emergencies include:

• Drink water to prevent dehydration
• Avoid direct sunlight
• Stay indoors and make every attempt to stay cool
• Close your blinds or curtains to minimize the heat
• Visit a mall, library, or restaurant to stay cool
• Do not leave children, elderly, disabled individuals and pets inside vehicles

For more information call toll free, Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
SUMMER CRISIS HOTLINE
1-888-636-8676
For General Information Call 2-1-1
24 hours/day

www.capriverside.org

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