While all of us are watching the progress of Hurricane Sally carefully and considering how much rain it might drop, here is some advice from Farm Press about the rise in heat-related illnesses after a major disaster in the South when power is out for long time periods. Lack of air conditioning in areas where it is a vital need can cause many problems for folks stuck in those areas. And using generators improperly can lead to death by carbon monoxide poisoning if they are placed too close to windows or air intakes. You can read more here.
