Submitted / TPI Wetumpka High School’s Jackon Blakely won the Alabama FFA creed speaking at the state FFA convention last month. He will advance to compete in the national convention in October.
Submitted / TPI Wetumpka High School’s Jackon Blakely won the Alabama FFA creed speaking at the state FFA convention last month. He will advance to compete in the national convention in October.
The Wetumpka High School FFA program is growing back to a quality program recognized across the state and nation.
At the Alabama FFA Convention, Jackson Blakely, a rising sophomore at WHS, won the FFA Creed Speaking contest. It’s an award that will allow Blakely to compete against other seventh, eighth and ninth grade students from across the nation.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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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