Cliff Williams / TPI Elmore County Judge of Probate employees ready to tabulate the vote for Enhance Elmore measures in the Elmore County Courthouse Tuesday evening.
Box after box came into the Elmore County Courthouse Tuesday evening after voters cast ballots for a special election for portions of Enhance Elmore. Each box was the same — astoundingly no.
The measure presented to voters by the Elmore County Commission asked voters to create additional property assessments and collect a tax on vape and tobacco was voted down in a massive landslide with more than 90% of voters saying no.
Cliff Williams / TPI Elmore County Judge of Probate employees ready to tabulate the vote for Enhance Elmore measures in the Elmore County Courthouse Tuesday evening.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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