Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Trains may be subject to heat-related speed restrictions.
Metro riders will be allowed to drink water on the transit system on Wednesday after the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Washington, D.C. region, according to a press release. The transit agency is lifting its “no drinking” policy for water only. While riders can’t consume other beverages or food on the system, they can drink water in stations, on buses and aboard Metro trains. Riders are encouraged to use receptacles that can be tightly secured and to properly dispose of trash. Metro trains may be subject to 35 mph speed restrictions as a safety precaution during periods of extreme heat. WMATA is encouraging riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated information. The agency is also reminding riders to …
Trains may be subject to heat-related speed restrictions.
Metro riders will be allowed to drink water on the transit system on Wednesday after the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Washington, DC, region, according to a press release. The transit agency is lifting its “no drinking” policy for water only. While riders can’t consume other beverages or food on the system, they can drink water in stations, on buses and aboard Metro trains. Riders are encouraged to use receptacles that can be tightly secured and to properly dispose of trash. Metro trains may be subject to 35 mph speed restrictions as a safety precaution during periods of extreme heat. WMATA is encouraging riders to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated information. The agency is also reminding riders to …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Temperatures in Maryland and Washington, DC, may reach almost 100 degrees this week. What do you do to stay cool?
During the summer, temperatures often get so hot they’re considered unhealthy, forcing pool and beach lovers inside. Rachel Ugarte, a Washington, DC, resident, says she sometimes brings her 16-month-old son Antonio to play in downtown Silver Spring’s fountain park, but often, she says they spend hot summer days in cool locations like public libraries. “When I moved here from California I thought we’d be out in the pools, but it’s too hot,” Ugarte said. Errol George, Prince George’s County assistant fire chief, recommends that residents try to stay inside as much as possible when the weather is extremely hot. “If you’re doing yard work, try and do it in spurts of maybe 15 minutes at a time, taking frequent breaks in a cooler area and …
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Health officials: Avoid prolonged time outdoors and take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
As heat continues to smother most of the United States, Montgomery County is waking up to another day of dangerously high temperatures and poor air quality. Meanwhile, local governments are attempting to provide residents some relief. The county issued a news release early Wednesday evening reminding residents that county facilities are open—and cool. County recreation centers are waiving normal sign-in and access card requirements in order to offer residents respite from the heat. Libraries, swimming pools, senior centers and regional services centers are also open and air-conditioned. The City of Rockville announced Wednesday that five city facilities would be open for residents looking to cool down. County officials urged residents to …
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2:52 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
When chlorinated municipal water sprayed on the condenser aluminum fins regularly, they will corrode (degrade). Additionally, the effectiveness of the unit will decrease significantly since spraying water will increase humidity. In the long run, it is will not be worth it since maintenance cost will increase and gradually you will be killing your condenser unit by spraying it with chlorinated … more ›