air-conditioner works well; and looking at things you can do to make your home cooler.
Power failures are also possible during times of extremely hot weather. Be prepared by ensuring that you have a fully charged phone, battery-operated radio and spare batteries. Stock up on food items that do not require refrigeration or cooking, and have plenty of drinking water available.
Know the signs of heat-related illness and the ways to respond to it. Heat cramps and heat exhaustion can result in muscle pains or spasms, heavy sweating, paleness, weakness, dizziness, headache or fainting. Anyone experiencing those symptoms should go to a cooler location, loosen or remove clothing, takes sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar, and get medical help if the symptoms last more than an hour.
Signs of heat stroke include an extremely high body temperature( above 103 degrees taken orally); red, hot and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness. If seeing these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever means necessary until medical help arrives.
The Department of Human Services reminds residents age 60 and older that they’ re welcome to visit any of the county-funded senior centers during regular hours of operation to socialize and enjoy activities while taking refuge from the heat. A list of all Allegheny County senior centers can be found online at alleghenycounty. us / Human-Services / Programs-Services / Older-Adults / Senior- Centers. aspx.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES INCOME GUIDELINES INCREASE FOR WIC PROGRAM
The Allegheny County Health Department( ACHD) announced that income guidelines for the PA Women, Infants and Children( WIC)
Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program have increased, effective July 1.
The 2018-19 income limits for eligibility start with an annual gross income of $ 22,459 for a family of one; $ 30,451 for two; $ 38,443 for three; $ 46,435 for four; and $ 54,427 for five. Unborn children are counted when the woman is pregnant. Foster children can qualify for the program. Allegheny County residents with family sizes larger than five should contact the Health Department’ s WIC Program directly for benefit information by calling 412.350.5801.
WIC is a federally funded program for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under the age of 5. Eligibility is based on income and nutritional risk.
WIC families receive nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and food vouchers redeemable at participating grocery stores for infant formula, infant cereal, jarred baby foods, milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, juice, cereal, peanut butter, whole grains, including bread, tortillas, oatmeal, rice and pasta, soy beverage, tofu, dry or canned beans, canned chunk light tuna, pink salmon or sardines, and fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables including organic varieties.
WIC participants are also eligible to receive vouchers for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program( FMNP) through Sept. 28, or while supplies last. The FMNP vouchers can be redeemed for locally grown Pennsylvania fruits and vegetables at FMNP-authorized PA farmers markets and farm stands through Nov. 30.
For information about WIC and how to apply for benefits, please call the Health Department’ s WIC Program at 412.350.5801. If this number is a toll call or you live outside Allegheny County, please call the statewide toll-free number, 1.800. WIC. WINS, or visit pawic. com. n
Chartiers Bend
Resort-Style Living Made Simple
At Chartiers Bend, we offer more than just a luxury community- we offer a lifestyle. Our all-inclusive independent living concept makes life for our residents more comfortable, secure and fun. Our apartment homes include open layouts, large rooms, walk-in closets, full kitchens and more.
As a Charter Resident, you receive top priority for selecting your apartment layout and location.
Some other benefits include:
• Pack-Move-Unpack package valued up to $ 1,000
• New washer and dryer in your apartment home
• Complimentary garage for six months
• Two guest suite certificates
• Special pre-opening invitations
Call for more information:
412-564-0675
1000 Hastings Park Drive South Fayette Township, PA 15017 ChartiersBendRetirement. com
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