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Motocross riders stay on top with RPCM Cooling Vest

June 5, 2011

Many riders walked down to the line wearing cooling vests like the one pictured here worn by Nick Wey. The vests can be frozen or put in an ice chest before being worn and help to drop the body’s core temperature tremendously before the extreme heat of the race. One year ago, Geico Powersports/Honda’s Eli [...]

Am I hot or not?

June 3, 2011

It was the summer of 1981 and I was a newly enlisted U.S. Army Military Police soldier. My basic combat training took place just outside Anniston, Ala., at a now retired Army base known as Ft. McClellan. It was above 100°F every single day for weeks straight, and that’s not even counting the “heat index” [...]

Chicago area temps the hottest in more than a hundred years

May 11, 2011

Summer starts early in Chicago with record breaking temperatures. O’Hare International Airport, the official recording station for the Chicago area reported a record temperature of 90 degrees,  that breaks the previous record high of 89 set in 1896. Protect yourself against heat stress. Read the full article here > |

What You Need To Know About Hot Weather And Your Pet

April 26, 2011

Just like us, our pets need care when the weather is hot. They need to be hydrated, they need food and they need shelter. There are many instances, however, where these simple but life-saving items are either forgotten or neglected. On these hot Florida days, if your pet is an outside pet he/she needs to [...]

Heat stroke kills S. Fla. police dog

September 25, 2009

PLANTATION — A South Florida police dog has died after authorities say he suffered a heat stroke. Officials say Kimbo, a Belgian Malinois K-9 with the Plantation Police Department, died Wednesday. His death came two days after he was searching for an alleged criminal. Police say the 5-year-old dog had been with the department since [...]

Heat Stress can be Extremely Dangerous to Diabetics

September 10, 2009

People with Diabetes are more at risk to serious problems when heat stress is a factor. Make sure you take all the necessary precautions when working in extreme heat. Proper protection can mean the difference between life and death. Read the full article for more information on keeping yourself cool in extreme heat situations. Recommended [...]

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