How to enjoy July 4th sun and fun without getting burned.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Seattle area, with snow, gusts up to 45 miles per hour and night-time lows in the mid- to low-20s.
Last night’s wind storm t and the 4.2 earthquake that rattled the south Puget Sound area are reminders to be prepared for emergencies, says the Red Cross.
Eighty percent of people who die in floods are in vehicles. If you come upon flood waters, do not drive through them; the road could be washed out underneath. If you are driving and your car stalls, abandon your vehicle and head to higher ground.
In just the first two weeks of this month, more than 40 families in King County received Red Cross assistance because of losses due to residential fires
The very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat, so it is important to check on them regularly. People with chronic health issues are also at greater risk and need to take special care in hot weather.
Seattle Red Cross offers safety tips and burn remedies for the Fourth of July.
Tip:SMS text messages from a wireless communication device will often work if even if a cellular signal is not strong enough for a voice call.
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