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AUGUST 15, 2021
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"We don't have to do it
all alone. We were
never meant to."
-Brene Brown
Mental Health Texts
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On Fridays you will receive a message
about mental health, a social
emotional tip or a simple quote or
message of encouragement.
Text JOIN to
(971) 318-3459
Heat Wave Tips
SUMMER IS HERE! Here are things to make sure
you are keeping cool and hydrated!
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Open up windows in the late evening and early morning to make sure your house cools
down inside. When it starts to warm up close all windows and blinds. If you do not
have blinds find something to hang over the windows to keep the sun out.
HYDRATION, HYDRATION, HYDRATION
o Water
o Gatorade, PowerAde, anything with electrolytes to make sure your body will
absorb the water.
o Popsicles
o Add lemon to your water, or crystal light if you need a little flavor to encourage
consumption.
o Freeze fruit such as grapes, blueberries, berries, watermelon to snack on.
To hot
o If you have a sprinkler cool off in it.
o If you go to the river make sure you are wearing sunscreen, taking breaks from
the sun, and making sure your body does not cool too quickly.
o The outside temperature and river temperatures will be different pay attention
to your body.
If you are in need of assistance and are concerned please contact the non-emergency
line at 503-879-FIRE (3473)
Also if you know someone who lives alone please call and check in on your neighbors!