HEAT STRESS * HEAT EXHAUSTION * HEAT STROKE As temperatures rise, so does the stress on your body. Several things can help you battle the heat – acclimation to the heat, consumption of water and good nutrition. Know the 3 types of heat emergencies. HEAT STRESS (heat cramps) When your body temperature rises above normal, you can experience muscle cramps, become weak, disoriented and ill. Signs of heat stress (heat cramps) – tiredness, irritability, inattention, and muscle cramps. These cramps usually occur after heavy sweating and may begin towards the end of a workday. First Aid for heat stress/heat cramps …
Alligators
Alligator Mating Season
Mating season is from late April to June. During this time, they are likely to wander through lagoons as they search for a mate. In the evening or through the nights, males “bellow” as he tries to attract a female. After a courtship in which the male claims a territory and courts a female, the female lays between 20-60 eggs near a body of fresh water and covers them with trees branches, leaves, and other vegetation. Be aware of your surroundings because they are not easily spotted. Because female alligators are very protective, never come between a mother alligator and …
Boat Safety 101
BOAT SAFETY CHECK LIST Ok it’s time to get the boat out – if you haven’t already! This is a good time to go over that check list of items you need to have on board to insure everyone’s safety! There needs to be a PFD (personal flotation device) for every person onboard your boat. PFDs must be approved by the Coast Guard. If your boat is 16 feet or over, you need to have a throwable PFD onboard and immediately available in case someone falls overboard. Every boat needs a working whistle or horn to make sound. Boats over …
