Cliff Williams / TPI Tony Rico holds his three week old daughter Iris last week. Iris was born with Trisomy 18 which has no medical treatment options and results in death between hours and a year from birth.
Cliff Williams / TPI The Rico family of Brianna, Mayson and Tony share a moment with Iris in their Wetumpka home last week.
CLIFF WILLIAMS 334-740-1116
Five months ago, the Rico family was looking forward to August.
Their 5-year-old son Mayson was going to start kindergarten at Wetumpka Elementary. And Tony and Brianna were expecting baby Iris in August as well. The future was bright. The Rico family was looking at ways it might celebrate family over the summer and in the first part of the school year. Maybe a swim party. Maybe sprinklers. Maybe hotdogs and hamburgers.
Cliff Williams / TPI Tony Rico holds his three week old daughter Iris last week. Iris was born with Trisomy 18 which has no medical treatment options and results in death between hours and a year from birth.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon,
Pike, Randolph, Russell, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* 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
stoke. 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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