Youth sports are often overlooked in wider discussions of athletics, but the truth is without a healthy youth sports landscape high school, college and professional athletics wouldn’t exist. Regardless of whether a child is interested in pursuing sports as an extracurricular in the long term…
There was an all-star reunion in Eclectic Saturday morning as nearly 250 children gathered with parents and friends for opening day of the Eclectic Youth Baseball and Softball season.
The Troy Ellis Foundation hosted its third annual youth football camp on Thursday at the Wetumpka Sports Complex football stadium. The event was hosted by Obed and Jennifer Ellis, the co-founders of the Troy Ellis Foundation, in partnership w…
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo,
Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 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
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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