Ed Bohn
The Paulding County EMA Director, Edward Bohn, was part of a seven county delegation of EMA directors from the state of Ohio to assist at the Cuyahoga County EOC this past week, for the RNC in Cleveland, Ohio. EOC stands for Emergency Operation Center. Director Bohn served as planning liaison during the midnight shift, on Sunday July 17th through the morning hours of Monday, July 18th. The EOC was staffed by 30 people from the Cleveland and Cuyahoga county, federal agents, military staff from the Ohio National Guard and the US Coast Guard and three EMA directors from Ohio during the day time shift and was cut in half, to 15 during the midnight shift.
The responsibility of the Cuyahoga County EOC was to provide resources in the event of an incident that escaladed during the RNC. Director Bohn, stated that during his shift on Sunday night and Monday morning, their EOC had to provide assistance for a Domestic shooting in Euclid, Ohio while the Republican Party was holding a welcome gathering, at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, provide water craft for two people in the water, that night, assist with Haz-Mat and public health for an incident at a hotel in Westlake. On Monday morning, when a storm front went through, calls were handled for the power outages to nearly 5,000 customers.
Following his time in Cleveland, Director Bohn, as well as nine other EMA directors followed social media for the Cleveland JIC during the rest of the week of the RNC. JIC stands for Joint Information Center. This day and age, social media is the means to communicate to a vast majority of people. Director Bohn stated he would be asked to follow various #s that was being used the most, during the week. Each day, for four hours, he would track information being sent out to groups that were protesting on a variety of subject matters.
Some of the things that stood out during the week, Bohn stated, was the number of visible law enforcement in Cleveland, the number of John Deere gators and Kubota UTAs, in the downtown and the backup contingency plans in place for so many different incidents, if they were to happen. But the biggest thing that stuck out in Bohn’s mind was the amount of social media conversation focusing on the RNC and some of the key people with the republican national convention, that people wanted to talk about. Director Bohn stated, it was a privilege to be a part of the largest event in the state of Ohio, for the length of time the RNC took place.
Triple Threat: Save Money, Water And The Environment
(NAPSI)—If your home is like most in America, 27 percent of your water consumption comes from flushing it right down the toilet. And if that sounds like a money-sucking waste to you, it’s because it is. A huge one, which may make you say WHAT THE FLUSH? Luckily, there’s a solution. You can save up to 20,000 gallons of water a year—enough to fill an 18-foot by 40-foot inground swimming pool—and cut your water bills by up to 60 percent without having to change any of your bathroom behavior, just your toilet. Niagara Conservation created the Stealth Toilet, which uses less than one gallon of water per flush compared to the average toilet that uses 3.5 to five gallons per flush. Even homeowners who have installed so-called “high-efficiency” toilets can reduce water use by an additional 35 to 50 percent by switching to the Stealth Toilet. Plus, you may even get a rebate from the water supplier just for installing it. To find out if you’re eligible, visit www3.epa.gov/watersense/rebate_finder_saving_money_water.html.
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ODH Reminds Ohioans to Take Precautions Against the Heat
High temperatures and high humidity across Ohio this past week reminds us of how dangerous heat can be. Thus the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is urging residents, especially the very young, individuals with chronic medical conditions and the elderly, to use extra care in avoiding heat-related stress.
“This type of heat can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke if you don’t take precautions, so be sure to drink plenty of water and remember to keep cool,” said ODH Medical Director Dr. Mary DiOrio. “Because heat-related deaths are preventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death.”
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. In 2015, nine people across Ohio died as a result of extreme heat. Most vulnerable are the elderly, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children, the homeless or poor, and people with a chronic medical condition. People who exercise in extreme heat are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illness.
As we begin to see a heat wave move across the country, Ohioans are reminded to take those same precautions to stay healthy and prevent heat-related deaths.
Be A Good Neighbor
• Friends and neighbors are urged to periodically check on the elderly and those with illnesses, since they are among those at highest risk for heat-related problems.
• The best defense against heat-related problems is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in fluid in-take, activities and clothing during hot weather will help keep you safe and healthy.
Adults and kids at work and play also need to take measures against heat stress. Summer activity, whether on the playing field or at the construction site, should be balanced with measures that help the body cool off. Hot weather demands increased fluid intake, regardless of activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
Drink Cool Fluids
• Increase your water intake. Don’t wait until you are thirsty before you start drinking water.
• During heavy exercise or work in a hot environment, drink two to four glasses each hour.
• Avoid beverages that contain alcohol or caffeine, because they can add to dehydration and increase the effects of heat illnesses.
Monitor or Limit Outdoor Activities
• Young children may become preoccupied with outdoor play and not realize they are overheated. Adults should mandate frequent breaks and bring children indoors to cool down and have cool drinks.
• Children or adolescents involved in team sports should be closely monitored for signs of heat stress. Consideration should be given to modifying practice or games during the hottest parts of the day and shifting practice to cooler times.
Know How to Treat Heat Exhaustion
• Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or fainting.
• People experiencing these symptoms should be moved to a shady or air-conditioned area.
• Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet clothes or towels.
• Have person sip on a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. If the person refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness, call 911 or the local emergency number.
Know How to Treat Heat Stroke
• Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation. Call 911 immediately. Symptoms include: a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher; red, hot dry or moist skin; rapid and strong pulse; and possible unconsciousness.
• Before medical help arrives, begin cooling the person by any means possible, such as spraying person with water from a garden hose or by placing the person in a cool tub of water.
Never Leave Children or Pets in Vehicles
• Even in cool temperatures, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures quickly. Even if the windows are cracked open, interior temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes.
• Children or animals left inside a vehicle is at risk for serious heat-related illnesses or even death.
• When traveling with children (even routine drives), remember to do the following:
• To remind yourself that a child is in the car, place bags, phones or other items you will take with you in the back seat. This will force you to turn around before exiting the car.
• When leaving your vehicle, check the front and back seats to make sure no sleeping children (or pets) are left in the car.
