Holtville High School’s culinary team took second place at the Alabama ProStart Invitational held March 8-9 at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. The five-person team includes, from left, Kiara Jackson, Sydney Tait, Hannah DeVaughn, Lashon Powers and Elizabeth (Eli) Nowak.
Holtville High School’s culinary team took second place at the Alabama ProStart Invitational held March 8-9 at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. The five-person team includes, from left, Kiara Jackson, Sydney Tait, Hannah DeVaughn, Lashon Powers and Elizabeth (Eli) Nowak.
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113.
* WHERE...Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa,
Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Randolph, Shelby, St.
Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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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