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• Close off the warmest rooms, blocking the crack under the door.
• Open windows to allow cooler air to circulate.  Close windows before temperatures rise.  Close blinds.
• If your windows must be opened, hand wet sheets in front of openings.  This approach to cooling dates back to the early Egyptians.  
• Use a damp sheet at night will keep you cool as the moisture evaporates.
• Wear loose fitting, light-weight clothing.
  
• Stay hydrated.
  
• Use a spray bottle on the mist setting to spray yourself.
  

Quick Tips for Staying Cool During Summer Outages

During a power outage, you may need to use an alternate form of cooking.  Here are some BBQ safety tips from Grants Pass Fire Rescue.

Power outages are a common side effect for many natural and man made disasters.  In Southern Oregon we should be prepared year-round for potential outages.  Below you will find some tips to help you get ready.   

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