Midvale City Newsletter | July 2021

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JULY 2021 CITY NEWSLETTER

By Mayor Robert Hale

The beauty of summer can also be its have access to walking and biking paths and lanes, public big detractor — sun and heat! And yet re- transportation on buses and TRAX, nearby freeways, and strong, cordings over time give us a prognostica- inexpensive Internet connectivity, 5G signals for phones, and tion that in just three months the heat will best of all, the friendliest neighborhoods and city staff to be break, fall will begin, snow will once again found anywhere!

Let’s celebrate while the sun stays up for such long hours. Let’s grace the mountain tops.

Focusing back on the here and now get out and be with not only those we know, but also greet others though, individuals, families and friends will be out and about for along our street, in our complex, in the parks and byways, and at summer activities, outings, hikes, bike rides, sports and just being the stores of our city. Greet each with a smile and, if needed, a helpful hand. with — or away from — people.

Safety needs to be the primary focus of all outdoor activiHave a joyful and safe July! ties, especially those in which we find ourselves in a different environment. We mountain-valley folk find beaches to be entrancing, but the water is as dangerous, or as fun, as it ever has been. Skills and preparation are the best preventatives of accident and injuries. Hikes in the mountains are so refreshing as elevation is gained and the view becomes panoramic. The exertion of hiking is good for properly toned and conditioned bodies and minds. So, my message for summer and autumn is preparation.

July 27 and August 2 & 3 Our city also enjoys stretching, growing, and having fun in the summer.

Neighborhood Block Parties Public Works and contractors will also be busy during this construction season.

Wednesday, August 4 (After all, this is the season when orange Midvale Arts Council Hall of Honors & Art Show barrels grow right out of the ground!)

Speaking of summer fun, Midvale’s time-honored Harvest Days is returning Thursday, August 5 this year! For more than 80 years, MidBingo Night at Midvale City Park vale City has come together to celebrate the harvest of friendship and communiFriday, August 6 ty found “in the middle of everything”.

We missed our celebrations last year Music on Main - Free concert featuring Exit Strategy due to the pandemic, so this year will be extra special! Neighborhood Block Saturday, August 7 Parties, the Midvale Arts Council Hall of Honors & Art Show, Free Bingo in the Harvest Days Parade, Festival, Concerts, & Fireworks Park, and the Harvest Days Parade and Festival (including baby goat yoga!) will all return this year. We are adding a new Featuring event that promises to be an evening of celebration. On Friday, August 6, we will Dance Doctors at 8:00 p.m. close down historic Main Street to enjoy live music by Exit Strategy, fun games Sonio Lo at 7:00 p.m. (cornhole, giant Jenga, and more) and delicious food trucks. If you haven’t Coco's Rumba Libre Band at 5:30 p.m. seen Main Street lately, you are in for a great surprise!

The blessings of living in our city of Midvale are so numerous! We

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Resolve to be More Prepared for Extreme Heat

By Julie Harvey Municipal Emergency Management Planner (Adapted from https://www.ready.gov/heat) In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to illness and in severe cases, death. In fact, extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.

REMEMBER: • Extreme heat can occur quickly and without warning.

• Older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals are at greater risk from extreme heat.

• Humidity increases the feeling of heat as measured by a heat index.

IF YOU’RE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING: • Find air conditioning.

• Avoid strenuous activities.

• Wear light clothing.

• Check on family members and neighbors.

• Drink plenty of fluids.

• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

• Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

PREPARE NOW: • Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can be a cool place to beat the heat. Stay informed and check with local authorities about possible closures prior to going to cooling centers.

• Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services is helping seniors stay cool this summer. Salt Lake County is offering Cool Zones, located throughout the valley at County Senior Centers, Libraries, and Recreational Facilities. Cool Zones are air-conditioned indoor spaces open to the public. Anyone seeking a break from summer temperatures can drop by a Cool Zone to cool off, hydrate, and stay safe from heat-related illness.

An interactive map is available to help residents

identify the cool zones in their neighborhoods: slco.org/aging-adult-services/cool-zone/.

Cool Zones are open now through October 15th.

(If you don’t have access to the internet call Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services 385.468.3200 for more information or for list of Cool Zone locations near you.)

• Avoid high-energy activities outdoors. Avoid working outdoors during the midday heat, if possible.

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND: • Heat Cramps o Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms or legs o Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. If you are sick and need medical attention, call your healthcare provider first. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about whether you should go to the hospital or cooler location yourself, as you may be putting others or yourself in greater risk for contracting COVID-19. If cramps last more than an hour, seek medical attention. If possible, put on a mask before medical help arrives.

• Heat Exhaustion o Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea, vomiting o Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Call your healthcare provider if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.

• Heat Stroke o Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) taken orally. Red, hot and dry skin with no sweat. Rapid, strong pulse.

Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness. o Actions: Call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.

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Midvale City Council Prohibits Fireworks Citywide On June 22, 2021, during a Special City Council meeting, the Midvale City Council voted unanimously to prohibit fireworks citywide. The action does not constitute a permanent citywide fireworks prohibition, but an emergency ordinance due to the elevated fire dangers posed by the area’s existing drought conditions. The prohibition will remain in effect until October 15, 2021.

Unified Fire Authority Fire Marshall Brad Larson attended the meeting and expressed concerns about the dry conditions and fire dangers. “The extreme hazardous environmental conditions this season are very concerning,” stated Fire Marshall Brad Larson. “The extended forecast shows a combination of low relative humidity and hot temperatures which can contribute to extreme fire behavior. And there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.”

The fire marshal indicated that the potential for mul-

tiple incidents related to fireworks is significantly higher than previous years. “We are in a critical situation. Police and fire resources work in concert during a major fire. Resources could be used up quickly if there are multiple fires,” stated Police Chief Randy Thomas. “We are prepared to flex our resources to enforce this important ordinance.”

Mayor Hale and the council members agreed that prohibiting fireworks citywide is in the best interest of the health and safety of residents, businesses, and first responders. “Leaders from the state, county, and cities are very concerned about public safety in the midst of our current hot, dry summer with extreme drought conditions,” said Mayor Robert Hale. “There is clearly a need for a ban on fireworks this year.”

The city’s Harvest Days professional fireworks show at Midvale City Park on August 7 will still be held this year

with firefighters present. If, at any time, Fire Marshall Larson deems the fireworks show would be unsafe, the show would be cancelled; and the city would explore options to provide the professional fireworks show when conditions have improved.

Violation of the citywide fireworks prohibition ordinance can constitute an infraction. However, the personal liability issues may be more damaging. If you are using fireworks that are illegal in your city and an accident happens, like a house fire or an injury to a guest, you may face criminal charges and significant financial costs.

The COVID pandemic has caused many challenges. We all want life to get back to normal and prohibiting fireworks citywide is another disappointment. But the current conditions present a very real threat. Visit www.MidvaleCity.org/Fireworks for fun alternatives to fireworks and more information.