summer safety

Summer is in full swing with many Alabamians cranking up the air conditioners and paying more for utility bills. Exposure to extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, but it can also influence how much and what people want to eat.

Last weekend's thunderstorms lowered temperatures for much of Alabama. However, weather experts expect temperatures to rise today and tomorrow. Parts of South and West Alabama may even witness temperatures that feel like 105 degrees outside.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham said children are at increased risk for eye injuries in the summer. They said eye injuries are much more common in May and June before peaking in July and falling off as school begins in the fall.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released its “Summer of Safety” playbook, featuring safety tips for the road, waterways, and beaches during the summer season. Recommendations include emergency road-kits, Coast Guard approved life preservers and checking beach warning flags.

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