It's a hot one here in sunny Southern Oregon, home of Rentec Direct, and with the 4th of July holiday upon us, we wanted to remind everyone to be careful out there in the heat!
Last year on the 4th, my young daughter got heat stroke and was violently ill, and had we been more aware of the signs of heat stroke, we could have saved her two miserable days. We were lucky, however, as many people die each year from avoidable heat stroke. In our circumstance, we were all out for a hike in the mid-day heat, but were sticking to the shady paths. We failed to realize that her little frame was more at risk than ours for overheating.
While you're out and about celebrating your independence and touring your properties, be sure to keep an eye out for others who might be more vulnerable than you - the elderly, the young, the sick or the intoxicated. You may think someone else is paying attention, but your quick thinking could save a life!
And while you're at it, check out some great firework safety pointers Dulcey of Rentec Direct has offered at this link.
Janell is a member of Rentec Direct, a web-based property management software program designed to help streamline the day-to-day operations of landlords and property managers.
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