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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2016 21 Emergency preparedness committee We met in July and discussed agenda items; two cost items were under review. There is a need for an ultraviolet system to be installed at the Summit indoor pool. The system would improve the water and air quality by reducing chloramines, prevent skin and hair damage and reduce chemical usage. A bid was approved for a low pressure ultraviolet system and then submitted to the Finance Committee for review. There is an ongoing need to review the Bocce Ball courts at the Summit. There was direction to select a new position for the courts on the Summit Grounds. The goal is to correctly build Bocce courts to a normal standard and to do so in a good fiscal manner. The next meeting of the Safety and Facilities Committee is scheduled for Aug. 2 at 9 am at the RCN. ~ Dennis Gray Safety & Facilities Committee These hot summer days pose a real threat of a heat related illness: hyperthermia (hyper meaning too much, and thermia meaning heat.) Being out and about under the hot sun or inside in hot quarters can result in profuse sweating with loss of water and salt, along with other essential minerals. This can cause heat cramps (muscle pain) and heat exhaustion with headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Without immediate treatment, heat exhaustion can swiftly advance to heat stroke, a critical and potentially fatal health condition characterized by dry, hot skin, no sweating, high body temperature of over 103 degrees, confusion, loss of consciousness, and even seizures and coma. Prevention is the best treatment for hyperthermia. If your air conditioner goes out, you can always head for the Lodge or the Summit. Whenever possible, avoid outdoor work and other outside activity during the heat of the day. If you must be outdoors in hot weather, be sure to have plenty of water with you, but avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks as those may actually increase your body temperature. Dress for the weather with light- weight loose clothing and a wide brimmed hat. At the first sign of hyperthermia, get to a cool place as soon as possible, take frequent sips of cool water, and splash yourself with more water. Avoid ice-cold water. Seek help if you feel dizzy or confused. Heatstroke is a 911 emergency. While waiting for medical help to arrive, get the affected person to a cool area, and cool the skin by misting with tepid water or by applying cool wet cloths, especially to the neck, underarms, and groin. Do not spray with a hose. It also helps to fan air across the person. Avoid shivering, which could impede heat loss. To avoid choking, never try to give sips of water to a person who is not fully conscious and able to swallow. Enjoy the summer and stay cool! ~ Anne Savy and Marty Freeman, First Aid Team Members

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