Students and teachers from the school also visited the O'Bannon. They toured the ship's forecastle, combat information center, damage control central and the pilot house. The two-hour tour was followed by a reception on the mess decks where each child received two books donated by the ship's library. The heat wave sweeping the United States during the past weeks has already resulted in hundreds of deaths. The young, the elderly and those already sick are especially susceptible to illness and death caused by extreme heat.
Simple precautions can save people from tragedy.
Drink plenty of fluids, and make sure loved ones do too. It's especially important to monitor the fluid intake of young children and the elderly, and push them to drink plenty of liquids, including lots of water. Don't forget about pets, either. In extreme weather, it's best for people to stay indoors, pets too. Encourage children to play indoors during the mid-day heat, and don't let your quest for physical readiness lure you into strenuous exercise outside between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.