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<br />12 <br /> <br />YOUR CITY <br />NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />The Ramsey Resident newsletter is <br />paid for with public funds and is intended <br />to provide public information about <br />community events and local government. <br />All inquiries and comments <br />regarding the newsletter are welcome and <br />should be directed to the newsletter <br />coordinator. All articles for publication in <br />the Ramsey Resident newsletter should be <br />submitted by the 8th of each month, or the <br />preceeding Friday if the 8th is on a <br />weel(end, to: <br /> <br />Newsletter Coordinator <br />City of Ramsey <br />15153 NowthenBoulevardNW <br />Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 <br /> <br />If you have any questions, call the <br />Newsletter Coordinator at 427-1410. <br />The City of Ramsey reserves the <br />right to determine what may appear in this <br />newsletter. <br />This newsletter is read and obtained <br />with the understanding that the information <br />presented is from varied sources from <br />which there can be no warranty or <br />responsibility as to accuracy or <br />completeness. <br /> <br />iJ).~. <br />I~,.'~.'~ <br />f!~__k;..~. ~" <br /> <br /> <br />_ --Y- " .,- <br /> <br />CITY OF RAMSEY: <br /> <br />Mayor: <br />Tom Gamec <br />Councilmembers: <br />Susan E. Anderson <br />Terry Hendriksen <br />Patti Kurak <br />Gerald Zimmerman <br />City Administrator: <br />James E. Norman 763-427-1410 <br />Administrative Offices: 763-427-1410 <br />Public Works Department: 763-427-8254 <br />Parks Department: 763-427-8254 <br />Police Department: 763-427-6812 <br />Fire Department: 763-427-3674 <br />Fire and Police Emergency: 911 <br />TDD: 763-427-8591 <br />Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br />Monday through Friday <br /> <br />763-421-7615 <br /> <br />763-576-1230 <br />763-427-8352 <br />763-422-9843 <br />763-753-4387 <br /> <br />AVOIDING THE HEAT <br /> <br />Submitted by Wade Meyer, DPT <br /> <br />Extreme heat and high humidity have been the cause of great concern <br />over the past several weeks. The combination of these two elements can be a <br />major risk to anyone who is spending any time outside. Therefore, precautions <br />should be made in order to avoid potential heat related complications. The <br />importance of water, especially under these conditions, cannot be stressed <br />enough. At least 64 ounces of water per day is the best way to keep the body <br />hydrated and replenished since a large portion of the body's composition is <br />water. People should not be mistaken in thinl(ing that drinl(ing other beverages, <br />such as soda or coffee will replenish the body in the same fashion as water. <br />Since many of these drinks contain caffeine, which is considered to be a diuretic <br />- aids in the loss of body fluids, one is actually contributing to water loss. <br />It is also important to understand some of the signs and symptoms of <br />heat related illnesses. The first signs of heat related difficulties may come in <br />the form of muscle cramping. If after strenuous activity, you find your muscles <br />cramping, rest in a cool place, drink plenty of water and stretch the involved <br />muscles. Continue drinl(ing fluids. <br />The second level of heat related stress is termed "heat exhaustion" and <br />if not treated quicl(ly, it can easily become the more dangerous "heat strol(e". <br />Heat exhaustion may be identified by extreme sweating, headache, dizziness, <br />cool and clammy skin, grayish color to the sl(in, and uncoordinated behavior. <br />An individual in this condition should be cooled down as soon as possible with <br />cool water or a fan and plenty of fluids. Medical attention should be sought at <br />this point to prevent heat stroke. <br />The most dangerous level of heat related stress is "heat strol(e" and <br />requires immediate medical attention. At this stage, the individual will no <br />longer be sweating, may be more disoriented, suffering possible unconsciousness, <br />shallow breathing, and a reddish tinge to the sl(in. If you come upon someone in <br />this condition, call 9-1-1 immediately! While waiting for medical help, get the <br />individual in a cool environment as soon as possible, placing cool, wet towels in <br />the area of the neck, armpits and groin. <br />Extreme heat cannot always be avoided, however safety precautions <br />can be tal(en to avoid the risks associated with it. Enjoy the rest of the summer <br />and if you have any questions relating to these issues, please contact St. Francis <br />Physical Therapy at (763-) 753-8804. <br /> <br />Ramsey Resident <br />Ramsey Municipal Center <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />PRSORT STD <br />u.S. POSTAGE PAID <br />ANOKA, MN <br />55303 <br />PERMIT No. 131 <br /> <br />POSTAL CUSTOMER <br />