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Staying safe during flash flood season
By Staff Sgt. Paul Fernandez become blocked by debris, objects and seriously all year round. Help keep the t5SBWFMJOHUPIJHIFSHSPVOEJTBMXBZT
trash, resulting in an overwhelming storm drains and Las Vegas Wash clean a safe bet, whether at home or traveling
99th Air Base Wing Safety amount of water overflowing onto the by disposing of trash and chemicals ap- in vehicles
roadways. Las Vegas residents can help propriately.
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July is here with high temperatures and a cigarette butts, fast food wrappers, and Keep yourself aware by paying atten- home due to flooding, do so immedi-
high chance of flash flooding. The months any other trash or debris into proper tion to the television and NWS on the ately
with the highest probability for thunder- trash receptacles. radio whenever it is raining. One of the
storms are July through September. most important things to be aware of is t&MFDUSJDBMGJSFTDBOTUBSUBTBSFTVMU
Residents should report clogged storm to remember a “flood watch” means the of flood damage
Las Vegas’ annual rainfall is approxi- drains to the Regional Flood Control possibility of flooding exists and a “flood
mately 4.13 inches, and while this may not District by calling 575-455-3139. The warning” means flooding is or will occur. t%POUBMMPXZPVSDIJMESFOUPQMBZPS
seem like a lot of rain, the elevation of Las Clark County program “Only Rain in swim in flood water because it is often
Vegas makes a big difference. Elevation the Storm Drain” reminds residents how Follow all road signs and barri- contaminated
levels in the Las Vegas valley are lower to keep these storm drains clean of un- ers, and do not drive or walk through
than the surrounding area, which causes necessary debris. flooded waters. Remember these tips t/JHIUUJNFJTNPSFEBOHFSPVTEVS-
the water to flow into it. during a flash flood to keep yourself ing flooding due to decreased visibility
Roadways and highways are a major and family safe:
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been 11 major floods since 1960. These that the NWS uses for flood awareness. flood is possible vehicles or property being swept away
floods have claimed the lives of 31 people
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per flood. fatalities result from driving through is occurring or is nearby to keep in mind that six inches of water
hazardous flood waters. Walking through will knock a person from their feet and
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throughout Las Vegas are designed to of fatalities. National Weather Service for updates vehicle
divert water via the Las Vegas Wash to on flooding
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Conquer fear, live your dream
By Col. David Chiesa and some are still searching, but we all have “How will I know I am following my Mr. Rogers waited 17 years to finally get
a purpose. dream?” his first TV show that was a huge success.
71st Medical Group commander He was successful, because he was living
Here’s a fact: if you nurture and feed your Here are a few tips: Did you have his purpose — his dream.
VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Are purpose or dream, it will blossom. If you thoughts as a child of what you wanted to
you living the dream? neglect, ignore or suppress your purpose, be? When performing in the area of your I am blessed to have lived my dream for
it will wither away. But, the good news is it dream did people compliment you? Does 26 years. I am ready to begin another jour-
Do you wake up with energy each morn- will never leave you. excitement fill your body when thinking of ney and dream that’s pounding in my heart.
ing or do you need an energy drink to get your dream? Has anyone confirmed “you
you going? Each of us is created uniquely. There is would be a great (fill in the blank)? Young or old you are the captain of your
no two of a kind. You are the only one with ship, and you place the rudder each day in
If you constantly hit the snooze button your fingerprint. Our talents, skills, person- Supervisors, do you know the dreams of the waters of life to steer the course. It is
on your alarm, wake with no energy and alities, etc., make us all unique. Once you those you supervise? If they are still on their never too late to start.
low self-esteem, need lots of coffee, soda realize this fact, you have opened the door journey, are you molding and shaping them
or energy drinks to drag yourself to work to purpose — your big dream. into their dream? Where are you on the path to your big
— only to wait for the clock to display dream? Do you have a plan? Have you set
quitting time — your body may be telling Many think their dream and purpose is Maybe what they are currently doing goals? When you face your giants, do you
you something. to be rich, a professional athlete, a movie- does not fit their purpose, but it is a step and have a mentor to guide you?
star or even a medical group commander, each step is full of opportunities.
Yes, it could be a medical condition, or but if that were the case, society would fall Surprisingly, most Americans do not
a busy day or week, but with no underly- apart. Each layer of leadership should excite make it to their big dream.
ing conditions and these symptoms are and inspire all Airmen toward their big
occurring, you may have an ailment called The world revolves around each person’s dream. Life’s circumstances, excuses, and
— lacking purpose. unique gift to life. If you want to be a profes- failures make some steps too difficult to
sional singer and you cannot carry a tune, Perseverance is crucial to attaining your climb or some too difficult to conquer,
Merriam-Webster defines purpose as the then singing may not be your purpose. dream. sothey settle for the easy path — or a more
feeling of being determined to do or achieve However, you can train to be a professional comfortable life.
something and the aim or goal of a person singer. Through hard work and persever- Many who achieved their dreams have
— what a person is trying to do, or become. ance you can achieve your dream. Evaluate a common theme of failures or difficulties Let that not be said of you! Begin your
yourself to ensure what you are pursuing before their success. Thomas Edison was at path to your purpose, your big dream. If
So I ask; do you have purpose? excites you. the point of starvation and working a job to you started and lost interest or life got too
Absolutely, yes! We all do. It is innate support his moonlighting in his own lab. It hard, it’s time to rekindle the spark and
within us. Some of you may have found it took one success to turn the tide. ignite your dream.
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