The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department (QCFMD), in alliance with For Our Town, has kicked off a bottled water drive. Announced to gather essential hydration for the most vulnerable, the firefighters are calling on the community’s generosity to amass at least 250 cases of bottled water. The group has set up a donation center at Queen Creek Fire Station 1, located at 20678 Civic Pkwy.
In distributing water bottles to those in dire need, the QCFMD and Queen Creek Police Department are also aiming to deliver a public service message. The drive serves as a launch pad for sharing vital summer heat safety tips, aiming at preventing heat-related illnesses. “Drink plenty of fluids - don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.” the Center for Disease Control and Prevention advises. Covering up with lightweight clothing, limiting outdoor activities to early morning and evening, and staying in as much as possible comprise additional CDC preventative measures.
For individuals who cannot avoid the scorching outdoors, the campaign also emphasizes making regular pit stops in shaded areas to rest and sporting wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and an ample supply of sunscreen for sun protection. Moreover, with pools becoming hotspots to cool down, the ABCDs of water safety. Adult supervision, Barriers, CPR classes, and Devices are being promoted for drowning prevention.
Queen Creek's 'look before you lock' campaign reiterates the dangers of heated vehicles, alerting folks to double-check for children and pets. Offering furry friends a reprieve from the heat, the Human Society recommends keeping pets indoors, limiting outdoor exercises to cooler parts of the day, and gearing up with dog booties on hot pavements. “Provide pets with extra, cool water sources,” the Society suggests.
The full array of summer safety tips is available on Queen Creek's official website, with frequent updates also posted on social media platforms Facebook and X.com. To report non-emergency hazards, residents are encouraged to visit the town’s SeeClickFix service. Queries and media requests can be directed to Jennifer Lamis, Public Information Officer, at 480-416-8505 or [email protected]. For further information, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov.
