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Heat is deadlier than any other weather hazard. Be prepared for extreme heat events and find resources to help you stay safe.
emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/hot-weather-safety
The City of San José libraries and select community centers are operating as Cooling Centers during regular business hours. For city libraries, go to www.sjpl.org/locations for hours and locations. For city community centers, please go to bit.ly/sjcommunitycenters.
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Contact: Patty Eaton
Public Risk Communication Officer
Office of the County Executive
55 West Younger Avenue, Suite 450, San Jose, CA 95110-1721
Office: 408-808-7818 Cell: 408-386-3055
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Roughly 15,700 people are injured and 3,280 died in 2016 due to fire, according to the National Fire Protection Association. While fires are dangerous for anyone and everyone, people with disabilities must deal with unique challenges in these situations. Not only might people with disabilities have a hard time escaping a fire, they may also have challenges preparing ahead of time without the help of a caregiver, family member or friend.
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"At MedicalAlert.org, we believe that medical alert systems and other assistive technology can drastically enhance the lives of seniors and their families by coupling an independent lifestyle with safety and peace of mind. Through ever adapting technology, these systems can help caregivers and family members stay connected to their elderly loved ones – ensuring that assistance is always available should there be a fall or medical emergency. Countless lives have been saved and further injury has been prevented through medical alert systems."
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There are many emergency whistles available to buy online. At the time of this writing, here are a few of those that are available.
Temu has several at very low prices. The bad news is that your order has to be at least $25. I have found them to be reliable. Amazon and eBay also have many.
Temu: 160db High Quality Outdoor Alloy Double Hole Survival Whistle Keychain Silvery/Golden, 2.17" x 0.55" x 0.31", $0.89 for silver and $0.80 for golden.
Temu: Portable Survival Whistle Keychain, Suitable For Outdoor Camping, Travel, Hiking, Mountaineering, Emergency EDC Equipment, 160 decibel, 2.17" x 0.55" x 0.31", $0.89.
Amazon: S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer Slim Rescue Howler Whistle (2-Count), Orange plastic, 100 decibel, 2.25" X 0.9" X 0.31", $6.89.
Amazon: Product Movement Storm World's Loudest Outdoor Safety Whistle | Includes Lanyard, 130 decibel, weird shape, maybe 2" x 3" overall, $9.99 each, $25.99 for 3.
eBay: Metal Survival Whistle - Super Loud 120dB Emergency Distress Whistle, 2.2" x 0.6" x 0.3", $4.99.
eBay: 120db Outdoor Whistle Camping Hiking Emergency Survival Keychain, 2.2" x 0.6" x 0.3", $5.85.