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Mayor Mike Felix
views the new pumper
truck, which weighs
42,000 lbs. It holds
2,000 feet of hose from
1 3/4 inch to 5 inch, a
500-gallon water tank
with an additional 20-
gallon foam tank. It is
approximately 35 feet
long and can carry
four to six firefighters,
a set of rescue tools, a
"jaws of life" and air
bags for lifting
vehicles.
Photo by Pally Monlagno
Sachsc Mayor
Mike Felix
Water important in dealing with summer heat
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watches and warnings affecting
our area."
Lafaye said they can also be
activated locally should the city
need to alert residents of other
disasters or emergencies.
During the excessive summer
heat waves, Lafaye recom-
mends that everyone avoid
strenuous activity.
"If you must work outside,
try to do it during the coolest
part of the day which is usually
in the early morning," he said.
"Stay indoors as much as possi-
ble, and if you don't have air
conditioning, stay on the lowest
floor of a building out of the
sun."
Lafaye also advises drinking
plenty of water, eating smaller
meals and wearing loose, light-
weight, light-colored clothing
and a hat.
"Don't get too much sun and
check on the elderly, children
and those who are ill," he said.
"Ensure that your pets are pro-
vided with shade and adequate
water."
Lafaye cautions that, in
severe w;eather, wind is one of
the main causes of downed
power lines.
"Downed lines can carry an
electric current strong enough
to cause serious injury or death,
even if they arc not moving,
humming or sparking," he said.
"The best advice is to stay
away from downed lines. If you
see a downed power line, move
away from the line and from
anything touching it. If you are
in your car and it is in contact
with a downed line, stay in
your car. Honk your horn and
ask passers-by for help or call
911."
Whitfield said he and his
wife Karen have done a lot of
long-distance motorcycling in
the summer heat.
"We wear protective mesh
gear which helps to improve air
flow and keeps the sun off," he
said. "We take longer gas and
meal breaks, particularly in the
heat of the day. We also wear
CamelBaks so we constantly
drink water as we ride."
Whitfield said he has to
work a lot of outdoor festivals
and play his banjo in the heat.
"Of course I try to stay in the
shade as much as possible
while continulously drinking
water. I also pace myself and
my band on those jobs.
Unfortunately I've have had
sun stroke, and it that was
awful. Once is enough."
Whitfield remembers play-
ing The Taste of Dallas about
15 years ago. The temperature
reached 115 degrees.
"I took my own advice,
drank seven bottles of water
over three hours and stayed in
the shade and paced myself,"
he said. "It was uncomfortable
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Whitfield advises everyone
to drink lots of water, if possi-
ble work outside in the early
morning or the evening when
it's cooler, make sure there is
plenty of water and a shaded
area for pets, take frequent
breaks in the shade and use a
good sun block.
"It's also important to keep
plenty of bottled water in the
home in case the air condition-
er fails," Whitfield said. "We
always have our HVAC
checked at the beginning of the
summer."
Kendrick . said families
should be prepared for all haz-
ards that could affect the area.
"People always want to
know what to do to protect
themselves from a severe
weather incident," Kendrick
said. "The best way to avoid
being caught in a dangerous sit-
uation is to postpone any out-
door activities if thunderstorms
are imminent. Do not take shel-
ter in small sheds or under iso-
lated trees or in convertible
automobiles, and stay away
from tall objects such as tow-
ers, fences, telephone poles and
power lines."
Kendrick said if lightning is
occurring and a sturdy shelter
is not available to get inside a
hard-top automobile and keep
the windows up.
"Avoid touching any metal
as utility lines and metal pipes
can conduct electricity," he
said. "Unplug appliances not
necessary for obtaining weath-
er information and avoid using
the telephone or any electrical
appliances."
Whitfield said in the event of
a tornado threat, people should
move to a pre-designated shel-
ter, such as a basement.
"If an underground shelter is
not available, move to a small
interior room or hallway on the
lowest floor and get uhder a
sturdy piece of furniture," he
said. "Put as many walls as
possible between you and the
outside. Stay away from win-
dows. Get out of automobiles
and never try to outrun a torna-
do in your car; instead, leave it
immediately for safe shelter."
If caught outside, Whitfield
said, lie flat in a nearby ditch or
depression and cover your head
with your hands.
"Be aware of flying debris,"
he said. "Flying debris from
tornadoes causes most fatalities
and injuries."
Kendrick cautioned that
mobile homes, even if tied
down, offer little protection
from tornadoes.
"Occasionally, tornadoes
develop so rapidly that advance
warning is not possible,"
Kendrick said. "Remain alert for
signs of an approaching tornado
such as a dark, often greenish
sky, large hail, or a loud roar
similar to a freight train."
Kowlett Mayor
John Harper
Mayors headline
chamber luncheon
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Gerstner said the mayoral luncheon is a partic-
ularly important event because it will give every-
one in attendance the opportunity to learn more
aboul the local mayors and their cities plans for
the business community.
"The Sachse Chamber of Commerce holds
many events throughout the year serving to bring
the business community together with elected
officials and policy makers from the local, state
and federal levels of government," she said. "We
arc pleased to have developed this opportunity for
area business leaders to meet and talk with our
elected leaders. Business leaders can learn about
recent activities and future goals of the current
administrations."
Gerstner said she hopes all will gain a deeper
appreciation for our communities.
"It's so interesting to hear how all these mayors are tackling
the same challenges that all cities seem to be facing." she said.
"We all value cooperation and compromise."
The cost of the luncheon is $15 with a reservation. To make a
reservation call 972-496-1212 or log on to www.sachsecham-
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Fisher, Donnita Nesbit. The Sachse News (Sachse, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 2010, newspaper, July 8, 2010; Wylie, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth353491/m1/3/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Smith Public Library.