Monday, July 26, 2010

Heat Advisory Today Until 8 pm

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PEACHTREE CITY HAS ISSUED A HEAT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF ROME TO GAINESVILLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF DANGEROUS HEAT IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL CREATE HEAT INDEX READINGS OF AT LEAST 105 DEGREES AND VERY WARM OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM AND STAY OUT OF DIRECT SUNSHINE.

REMEMBER...THE ELDERLY...THE VERY YOUNG...AND PEOPLE WITH HEART CONDITIONS ARE MOST AT RISK IN EXTREME HEAT. PEOPLE SHOULD CHECK ON THEIR FRIENDS...RELATIVES...AND NEIGHBORS WHO MAY BE AT RISK.

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 4213

On Thursday, July 22, 2010, the President signed into law:

H.R. 4213, the “Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010,” which extends initial eligibility for emergency unemployment compensation and 100 percent Federal funding for extended unemployment insurance benefits through November 30, 2010.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Free Prescription Drug Card Program Set to Launch Today

/PRNewswire/ -- Program officials have confirmed that they will announce the official launch of the free statewide prescription assistance program at a news conference today in Atlanta. Georgia Drug Card is being launched to help the uninsured residents of Georgia afford their prescription medications.

Georgians can obtain prescription cards at various hospitals, clinics, and other card distribution sites that are being set up across Georgia. The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) is working with the program to create additional locations. The cards are accepted at more than 50,000 pharmacies across the country. Anyone interested in learning more can visit www.georgiadrugcard.com.

The program is being touted as the answer for Georgia residents that find it difficult to navigate the confusing maze of prescription programs that have appeared in recent years. Georgia Drug Card is open to anyone living or working in Georgia regardless of age or income.

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