{"id":4528,"date":"2024-07-05T09:09:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T16:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=4528"},"modified":"2024-07-05T09:09:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T16:09:12","slug":"turning-up-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2024\/07\/05\/turning-up-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning up the heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/07\/hot-weather-1024x574.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/07\/hot-weather-1024x574.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/07\/hot-weather-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/07\/hot-weather-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/07\/hot-weather-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2024\/07\/hot-weather-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you and your friends and family had a safe and sane celebration of our nation\u2019s independence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those of us who grew up in the Pacific Northwest know that summer doesn\u2019t really begin until July 5th &#8211; as proven by years of experience with cold and wet Fourth of July parades and parties.&nbsp; This year, however, the heat is on and we\u2019re ready to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know for many, like my family, the heat will drive us to the shores of Puget Sound or our amazing lakes.&nbsp; Before you get too carried away, remember that our waters are beautiful, but danger lurks.&nbsp; It\u2019s critically important that you keep in mind how to safely enjoy the Sound, lakes and rivers, so your fun does not become a tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some time ago we created a video to help keep our residents safe in the water.&nbsp; I encourage you to take a quick look for a refresher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pierce County Water Safety\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/723460044?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of us are really looking forward to a hot summer weekend, the heat can be deadly for the elderly and those without shelter. 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