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I received the following email from Monica Hamilton of the Mayor's Office for Neighborhoods. At 1 p.m. this afternoon I was doing a photo shoot outside. It took all of 5 minutes before I became drenched with sweat.

Last night my wife and I attended the Starlight Concert and it was a sauna, but worth bearing the heat. I'll post some pics and maybe even audio of the concert latter.

Remember to drink LOTS of water and be careful in the frying pan!

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Warning on July 15. This warning has now been extended through Friday, July 21. This is a serious Heat Emergency.

Every Tulsan is encouraged to 'Cool It!' The current heat wave will continue two more days. Put off yard work and outside activities for a few days. If you must be outside, stay in the shade and drink lots of water even if you're not thirsty. Go indoors to cool down as often as possible. Remember that heat stroke can be fatal!

Tips:
* drink water (not carbonated soda pop or drinks that contain caffeine)
* eat smaller meals more often
* wear lightweight clothing
* take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath
* rest

Should you be without air conditioning, two cooling stations are now open in Tulsa to provide relief from high temperatures. The Tulsa County Social Services office, at 2401 Charles Page Blvd., and the Salvation Army Center, at 102 N. Denver, are both open 24 hours. The American Red Cross is providing water and snacks at these locations. Call 2-1-1 for information about these sites and bus routes to get there.

The air-conditioned environment in shopping malls, libraries, movie theaters and community centers can also give your body a chance to cool down.

Stay out of the heat when you can. Drink lots of water, and cut back on physical activity, including your regular outdoor exercise.

Day after day of hot weather takes a toll on our bodies. We are now in our fifth day of a period when temperatures may top 100 degrees during the daytime and only drop to 75 to 80 degrees at night. Please alert your neighbors and be careful.

This message is brought to you by the City of Tulsa, Public Works Department and Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency.

Monica Hamilton
Mayor's Office for Neighborhoods
918-596-1292
918-596-9010 (fax)
www.tulsaneighbors.org