OPINION
Calling all cars! Calling all cars!
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Calling all cars! Calling all cars!
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That is all. Over and out. The dog days of summer are upon us and it's time for us to be aware of safety when getting into hot spaces like our cars, travel trailers or sheds.
The following information applies to humans and animals.
Staying hydrated is important during our hottest weather.
Do not succumb to a heat illness and do not put your animals through it as it can affect future health.
When getting into a car that has been parked in the sun for a period of time, start the car before closing the door.
Turn on the air conditioner full blast, let the car begin to cool, roll down the windows, then close the door, allowing the temperature in the car to drop towards 70°.
Once the car has cooled off, roll up one window at a time checking for a comfortable level. Two years ago, I found a friend slumped over her steering wheel because she had gotten into her car and shut the door—she had walked away from me one minute before I arrived at my car. It does not take long to succumb to the heat.
The interior of your car can heat up to 150 degrees within 45 to 60 minutes in 100-degree weather.
The dashboard and upholstery can heat up to 160 degrees during that same period.
The higher the temperature, the less time it takes to heat the interior. Also, remember that those sheds sitting in the sun waiting for you to take out the lawn mower or your travel trailer heat up in the same manner.
The dog days of summer comes from a Latin phrase, used by the Romans to describe the hot days between July 3 and Aug. 11.
It was based on the fact that the brightest star in the sky and the most apparent star in the constellation Canis Major, Sirius (scorching in Latin), rose and set at the same time as our sun.
Stay safe, take precautions, please, please, please!
Take Sirius seriously.
Thank you!
Cindy “Mama C” Faris is a Pilot Point resident, and she is offering life advice for any who want it. She can be reached at [email protected].
