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that temperature, “the body’s
organs are not getting cooled,”
she said. She said other symp-
toms include low blood pressure,
flushing, low urine output and
the lungs may have a crackling
sound. In addition, a person may
be “groggy and can’t think,” she
said.
With heat exhaustion, she
said, “the temperature is not as
high,” but the person’s heart may
be beating faster, and they might
be breathing faster to oxygen-
ate their blood faster. Also, the
person might feel faint, weak,
dizzy, tired or nauseated, have
poor coordination, be thirsty, and
be sweating heavily.
Russell said the clinic
“treated a couple of cases, due to
not enough water intake, when it
got over 100. It (the cases) came
so early this year.”
There are people more prone
to heat-related illnesses than
others. People who are 70 years
old and older “are more sensi-
tive,” to the heat, said Russell.
Also, people with underlying
chronic conditions such as diabe-
tes or cancer. She also mentioned
people who are “deconditioned
to doing much,” and who try to
do too much in the heat, people
with large muscle mass or who
are obese, or people with sweat
gland dysfunctions who don’t
perspire enough may experi-
ence a hear-related illness more
so than others. Going from one
temperature extreme to another
— cool to hot — can set up a
heat related illness, as well.
Something many people may
not consider as a contributing
factor for a heat related illness is
medications. Russell cautioned
people to read the information
included with their medica-
tions. Some caution against sun
exposure. “Read the warning
labels,” on medications she said,
especially those on diuretics and
beta blockers.
Preventing either condition
Prevention includes taking
frequent breaks when working
outdoors, planning outdoor activ-
ity prior to the hottest part of the
day (usually between 10 a.m.
and 2 or 3 p.m.). “Pay attention
to the weather,” said Russell.
Staying hydrated and
wearing loose, cotton clothing
including a hat, and pacing
your activity are also tips for
avoiding heat related incidents.
Hydration should include water.
Alcohol or caffeinated drinks,
both of which are dehydrating,
should be avoided. Russell also
mentioned that as people age,
their ratio of water to body fat
changes and we dehydrate more
quickly, as a result.
If you believe someone is
suffering from heat stroke or
heat exhaustion, do not hesitate:
Call 911. While waiting for help,
move the person to a shaded
area or inside to a cool area.
Loosen any tight clothing. Put
cold packs or a cool cloth under
the armpits and on the neck.
“Immerse them in a bathtub
of cool water, then use convection
(air flow over the body, such as
with a fan) to cause evaporation
to lower the body temperature,”
said Russell.
Watching out for four-
legged friends
Pets can suffer from heat
related illnesses, too. And they
can be fatal.
Carol Vencill, president of
the Wallowa County Humane
Society, said prevention of heat
related illnesses is the key, but
“once it happens, they need
medical attention ASAP.”
Dogs pant to keep them-
selves cool and sweat through
the pads on their feet. However,
signs of excessive heat exposure
include drooling, overly pant-
ing, and lethargy. Severe signs
include seizures, fever, vomit-
ing, lack of coordination and
difficulty breathing. Any or all of
these, could require a trip to the
vet for evaluation.
Some animals — the very
young, old, those animals who
are ill or breeds with short
muzzles (i.e., pugs or boxers) —
are more prone to heat related
illnesses.
“Luckily we don’t see too
many cases of heat stroke,” Dr.
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Severin Knudsen, DVM, Enter-
prise Animal Hospital, said. The
normal temperature for a dog
is between 100 and 102 degrees
Fahrenheit. Knudsen said
problems occur when the dog’s
temperature gets to be 106 or
more and proteins in the brain
start to break down. At 109-110
degrees, heat stroke, the dog is
“completely unaware of their
surroundings — their brain is
breaking down. We have yet to
see a true, severe heat stroke
from a dog being locked in a car,”
he said.
Signs of heat stroke can come
on when a dog is playing or
hiking. Owners should be aware
and pay attention for the early
signs of heat stroke in a dog such
as “seeking shade and water. Be
very attentive to the animal,”
he said. He said he has seen
some cases of “mild heat stroke
— where dogs are playing on a
hot day” and they will develop
diarrhea.
Treatment for heat stroke
in animals includes moving the
animal into the shade or an
air-conditioned area, applying
ice packs to the arm pits, or cold
towels to the head, neck and
chest area or running cool (not
cold) water over them. Allow
them to drink small amounts of
water or lick ice chips. Take them
to the vet because, “we can do
things they (the owners) can’t,”
to help pets cool down quickly
and recover from heat stroke.
Vencill said there are several
ways to keep your pet cool in the
heat. “Spray bottles — which
are more for dogs than cats, can
help. So can wet towels. Laying
them over a dog’s back, or wiping
their face is a way to cool them.
Indoors a box fan works well,”
she said. Another tip Vencill
said helps keep a dog cool is to
provide ice packs under a couple
of layers of toweling or a soft pet
bed, so it doesn’t come into direct
contact with the pet’s skin. “That
gives much relief,” she said. She
said it is important to make sure
the dog can’t dig out or chew on
the ice packs.
Some people shave their dogs
during the summer months,
thinking this will keep their pets
cool. Vencill advises owners to be
mindful of the fact that pets can
get sunburned just as people get
sunburned. “Don’t take it down
too short,” she said. Pets can also
get skin cancer, she said.
Other prevention tips include
exercising or walking your pet
in the morning or early evening
when it is cooler, walking on the
grass instead of the hot asphalt
and always carrying water to
prevent dehydration.
Pets should always have a
source of cool, clean, fresh water.
Vencill says a child’s wading pool
helps relieve a lot of heat stress
for dogs. There should also be
a source of shelter or shade for
animals to get out of the sun. A
doghouse does not provide relief
from the heat, and can make
matters worse. Dogs and cats
are not the only animals that
need help with the hot weather.
Livestock, such as horses,
donkeys and mules also need
mineral blocks.
The other thing Vencill says
she sees is dogs riding around
in the beds of pick-up trucks.
The metal beds of pick-ups
can become extremely hot and
burn the bottoms of a dog’s feet.
To remedy this, keep a rug or
blanket in the bed of the pick-up
for the dog to lay on.
When it comes to leaving
your dog in a car on a hot day, it
goes without saying this is a big
no-no. Even for a minute. Even
with the windows cracked or
rolled down. The temperature in
a car can rise 20 degrees every
ten minutes.
What should you do if you
see an animal in a locked vehicle
on a hot day? What are you
legally allowed to do?
In June of 2017, Oregon
House Bill 2732 was passed into
law. Oregon became the 11th
state to pass a “Good Samaritan
Law.” The Animal Legal Defense
Fund website stated the law ex-
panded protection for companion
animals by providing that any-
one — not just law enforcement
— may enter a motor vehicle by
force or otherwise to remove an
unattended child or domestic
animal without fear of criminal
or civil liability as long as certain
requirements are met.
What are those require-
ments?
First, there must be a reason-
able belief that the animal or
child is in imminent danger of
suffering harm.
Second, the person must
notify law enforcement or
emergency services either before,
or shortly after entering the
vehicle.
Third, the person must use
only the minimal force necessary
to enter the vehicle.
Finally, the person must stay
with the child or animal until
law enforcement or emergency
services, or the owner or opera-
tor of the vehicle, arrives.
According to Enterprise
Chief of Police Kevin McQuead,
Wallowa County has seen “two
calls over the last several weeks,”
of dogs locked in parked cars.
Although McQuead admits
the Good Samaritan Law is “a
beautiful thing,” he would prefer
people contact law enforcement
rather than take matters into
their own hands if they see a
pet or child locked in a car. He
points out that there is always
an officer on duty who can help
and, “we have tools that can
open doors without breaking
windows,” he said.
Knudsen said there are two
overarching things he wants
people to remember about their
pets and hot weather. When
it comes to cars and pets and
leaving your pet in the car:
“Just don’t,” he said. And, when
it comes to outdoor activity, be
mindful of your pet and their
activity level, “pay attention and
don’t push it.”
By following these few
simple tips, you, your family and
your pets can enjoy a safe and
happy summer.
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• Mike Follin presents
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“Dr. Balthasar’s Travel-
ing Medicine Show” Aug.
“We’d really like to be
12-15 with performances at
downtown,” she said.
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and
To learn more about the
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Trail Tenders, stop by the
5 p.m. show Saturday, Aug.
new shop when it opens
14, in Geiser-Pollman Park.
or visit the website www.
• Nimiipuu Experience
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—interactive storytelling,
song, drum, and dance from
The Center
Despite the closure,
Lisa Britton/Baker City Herald the Nez Perce — is sched-
outdoor programs will
uled for Aug. 21-22 and
The Oregon Trail Shop
continue at the center
Aug. 28-29. Daily shows are
has added inventory,
through the end of Sep-
at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
mainly items specific to
and 2:30 p.m. on the center
tember, Thursdays through the state of Oregon.
porch. Additional programs
Sundays.
• A “Going for Gold”
will be held in Geiser-Poll-
• An information table
Ranger program is offered at man Park at 5 p.m. on Aug.
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9:30 a.m., and “Oregon Fe-
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firmed cases in Baker County
to be 1,275 accumulated cases
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since the beginning of the
pandemic.
has begun with one of the big-
Now that the delta variant
ger spikes known to date.
has become more prevalent in
The Baker County Health the pandemic, many wonder
Department has announced
how many confirmed cases
that, since the middle of
are those that are fully vac-
cinated.
Wednesday, Baker County
As of Aug. 10, Baker Coun-
now lies at 57 confirmed cases.
ty currently has over 47% of
“The week of the 25th of
its residents fully vaccinated,
July we had 68, last week
according to OHA.
starting Aug. 1 through the
Though they don’t differen-
7th we had 62, to date right
tiate who has and who has not
now we have 57,” Baker
been vaccinated out of their
County Health Department
confirmed cases, Staten says
Director Nancy Staten said.
With these updated num- that the OHA just this past
bers, and with the numbers
Thursday published the new-
est number of breakthrough
provided from the Oregon
Health Authority website, that cases for every county.
concludes the total of con-
“They (OHA) posted on the
5th of August that Baker had
15,” Staten said.
As this new mutation of the
COVID-19 virus has begun to
spike the number of confirmed
cases, Staten acknowledges
that newer symptoms have
begun to show compared to six
to eight months ago, but that
too also depends on the person.
“We are seeing symptoms
that are different. They are
more pronounced, but it’s a
case-by-case basis,” Staten
said. “Some may have fewer
symptoms than others, and it’s
hard to predict, so it depends
on the people, but we are see-
ing some that are fairly ill.”
Corey Kirk and Saman-
tha O’Conner of the Baker
City Herald contributed to
this report.
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The project will cost around
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This project will be added
into next year’s budget recom-
one umbrella, functioning
together, instead of apart?
mendations.
That was what we were work-
Councilor Jason Spriet
ing toward in that TLT work and Councilor Heather Sells
were opposed.
group. And that is what I
• Approved unanimously
would like to see happen still,”
ordinance 3382: Development
Dixon said.
In other news, city council: Code and Comprehensive
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• Approved unanimously
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an easement to the city-
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