Ezri
Knight
Hello All,
For those of you who don't live in PA or the general surrounds and may not be aware, the Department of Health has issued a Heat Advisory for this weekend. While the nights are likely to be cooler and more manageable, we're talking 100+ during the day. So to go with that, a few requests:
1. Donations of water and Gatorade (or similar sports drink), preferably in individual bottles. If you do bring big jugs, please also bring a package of plastic or paper cups.
2. Donations of bags of ice
3. Loans of large coolers in which to store said ice... think about this one... you get gobbies, and you get to keep your stuff. Just mark it with your name so we know which one is yours.
4. Fans with misting capabilities. Just plain fans unfortunately won't do much to cool you down. Again, loaners on these are fine.
5. A few digital thermometers (the people kind, not the outdoor kind) - PLEASE PM or Email Christine (sn: Gwendara) before you pick this one up. We just need a few, not 30.
6. Towels and/or sheets for wet cooling
7. Snacks (the usual - granola bars, nuts etc)
Can't donate anything? That's ok. AT LEAST make sure you take care of yourself:
1. Plan on drinking a minimum of a gallon of water/sports drink per day, and come prepared. If you're not sure if you're drinking enough - YOU AREN'T. Ask yourself when was the last time you ran to the porta-john. If it's more than a few hours, or if you can't even remember the last time you peed, drink something.
2. If you're only drinking water, make sure you're also eating, preferably something with a little bit of salt to keep your electrolytes and nutrients up. But lay off the Monster, Red Bull and all those other crazy caffeinated drinks.
3. Be realistic. Yes our characters are heroes in game, but trips to the OOG hospital suck. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are serious, and can creep up faster than you think. Keep an eye on each other. Take a break in the cabin or the tavern, roleplay a bit and have a drink. And if a member of the medical team tells you to take a cool-down break or to drink something, please listen to them. They know what they're talking about, and they genuinely care about making sure we're all in one piece at the end of a weekend.
The attached PDF has some information on the warning signs of these heat injuries. Let's all stay hydrated and have a great weekend.
For those of you who don't live in PA or the general surrounds and may not be aware, the Department of Health has issued a Heat Advisory for this weekend. While the nights are likely to be cooler and more manageable, we're talking 100+ during the day. So to go with that, a few requests:
1. Donations of water and Gatorade (or similar sports drink), preferably in individual bottles. If you do bring big jugs, please also bring a package of plastic or paper cups.
2. Donations of bags of ice
3. Loans of large coolers in which to store said ice... think about this one... you get gobbies, and you get to keep your stuff. Just mark it with your name so we know which one is yours.
4. Fans with misting capabilities. Just plain fans unfortunately won't do much to cool you down. Again, loaners on these are fine.
5. A few digital thermometers (the people kind, not the outdoor kind) - PLEASE PM or Email Christine (sn: Gwendara) before you pick this one up. We just need a few, not 30.
6. Towels and/or sheets for wet cooling
7. Snacks (the usual - granola bars, nuts etc)
Can't donate anything? That's ok. AT LEAST make sure you take care of yourself:
1. Plan on drinking a minimum of a gallon of water/sports drink per day, and come prepared. If you're not sure if you're drinking enough - YOU AREN'T. Ask yourself when was the last time you ran to the porta-john. If it's more than a few hours, or if you can't even remember the last time you peed, drink something.
2. If you're only drinking water, make sure you're also eating, preferably something with a little bit of salt to keep your electrolytes and nutrients up. But lay off the Monster, Red Bull and all those other crazy caffeinated drinks.
3. Be realistic. Yes our characters are heroes in game, but trips to the OOG hospital suck. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are serious, and can creep up faster than you think. Keep an eye on each other. Take a break in the cabin or the tavern, roleplay a bit and have a drink. And if a member of the medical team tells you to take a cool-down break or to drink something, please listen to them. They know what they're talking about, and they genuinely care about making sure we're all in one piece at the end of a weekend.
The attached PDF has some information on the warning signs of these heat injuries. Let's all stay hydrated and have a great weekend.
