The Peru Gazette

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The Town of Peru’s Sunday evening concert series continues on Sunday, August 15th with the “Just Us” Band. Enjoy them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park. The park is located adjacent to the Tops Plaza. Click here to view the band’s website. 

Plattsburgh, August 9, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is urging residents to prepare for the extreme heat forecasted by staying cool, hydrated and informed. High temperatures and heat indexes can pose serious health risks, especially for certain populations. Take precautions and learn the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. 

“The extreme temperatures anticipated in the upcoming days are concerning because they can lead to very high body temperatures, resulting in heat-related illnesses and even death,” stated Mark Lafountain, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at CCHD. “Fortunately, heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. If you keep yourself informed and follow a few simple steps to stay cool and hydrated, you and your family can stay healthy this summer.” 

CCHD recommends following these tips to protect yourself and your family when temperatures soar: 

 Never leave children or pets inside a parked car, even briefly. In direct sunlight, car interiors can reach temperatures as high as 120 to 140 degrees (even on a mild 70-degree day) and can rise at a rate of greater than one degree/minute. LOOK before you LOCK. 

 Stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library—even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. 

 Drink plenty of fluids before you are thirsty, regardless of how active you are. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks as they will cause you to lose more body fluid. As you sweat you will need to replenish the fluids your body has lost. 

 Stay out of the sun as much as possible. People and pets should limit outdoor activities to the times of the day that are typically cooler (i.e. early morning or evening). Rest often in shady areas. 

 Choose lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing to help keep cool. 

 Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher before heading outside. Sunburns can affect the body’s ability to cool itself down. 

 Check on your neighbors, friends and family members, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. 

“Heat safety is important for everyone, but certain groups should be extra cautious,” added Mr. Lafountain. “Older adults (65+), infants and children, those with chronic medical conditions, those in low income areas, athletes, and those who work outdoors tend to be at an increased risk for developing heat illnesses.” 

“The book carnival will send each child home with a free book…”

Source: Book carnival coming to Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area families are encouraged to celebrate summer learning and take part in an upcoming book carnival with games, crafts and more.

“The stretch of Route 86-known as The Notch- will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic flows on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. The work is slated to facilitate drainage repairs.”

Source: Road work planned for Route 86 starting Aug. 9 | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | Local drivers will see lane reductions and possible traffic delays along portions of Route 86 through October.

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“Global climate change is accelerating and human emissions of greenhouse gases are the overwhelming cause, according to a landmark report released Monday by the United Nations. There is still time to avoid catastrophic warming this century, but only if countries around the world stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible, the authors warn.”

Source: Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now | Vermont Public Radio

“Styles Brook originates in the Jay Mountain Wilderness area descending 2187 feet until it reaches the East Branch of the Ausable River at 766ft at a bridge on Route 9N – halfway between the Hamlets of Keene and Upper Jay.  Approximately eight to eleven inches of rain fell over a ten-hour period August 28, 2011 causing devastation across the Ausable River watershed. The Towns of  Keene and Jay were hit the hardest.”

Source: Remembering Irene, 10 years later: The Flooding of Styles Brook – The Adirondack Almanack

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Source: U.S. boaters soon allowed into Canadian waters | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Following more than a year of pandemic closure and controversial policies involving international waters, Canada will soon allow U.S. recreational boaters into their waters w

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