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A reminder for everyone to keep hydrated over 4th of July weekend

6/30/2017 - 3:26 pm
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With the Fourth of July coming up, Pinal County would like to remind everyone to keep hydrated over the the weekend celebrations.
 
The Arizona Department of Health Services issued these tips on avoiding any heat related illness.
  • Drink water. Even people that stay mostly indoors all day should drink at least 2 liters of water per day. People that spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour that they are outdoors.

Fireworks is fire play

6/29/2017 - 2:31 pm
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The 4th of July is less than a week away! According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) research, every 4th of July, thousands of people (most often children and teens) are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death (and civil/criminal liability).

No Valley freeway construction closures over Fourth of July weekend; Safe driving tips recommended

6/28/2017 - 3:24 pm
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Drivers will get a break from construction-related closures along freeways in the Phoenix area and across the state over the Independence Day weekend.

The Arizona Department of Transportation and its contractors will not schedule closures along Valley freeways or other state-maintained highways from Friday afternoon, June 30, through late Tuesday night, July 4.

Drivers are urged to focus on safe driving, including slowing down and using extra caution in existing work zones across the state. Arizona’s “Stay Alert – Stay Alive” highway safety recommendations include: