Tag: heat
Drew: How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
By Samuetta Hill Drew
It is often felt that summer power outages are not as potentially dangerous as winter ones. This is a misnomer, because...
Excessive Heat Means Birmingham’s Firehouse Shelter Needs More Donations For Homeless
By Gillian Brooks
www.WBRC.com
Firehouse Shelter has received a tremendous amount of donations after asking for the community’s help. On July 19, the shelter had to send people...
Drew: How to Tell if your Pet is Having a Heatstroke
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Recently, while watching television, a commercial sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was featured....
Hot car deaths and how parents can keep their child safe...
by Hannah Echols
A vehicle can heat up quickly even when it is not extremely hot outside, rising 20 degrees within 10 minutes. According to kidsandcars.org, there...
With Scorching Heat to Blanket Alabama, UAB Has Tips To Keep...
By Bob Shepard
UAB News
It gets hot in Alabama in July. And humid. With thousands of visitors from around the world descending on Birmingham for The...
Glenn Ellis: Drinking water to beat the heat
By Glenn Ellis
As the weather gets warmer, drinking enough water is more important than ever. Now that we are entering summer and attending events...
