NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS DAY
May 23, 2014 is this year’s date for the observance of National Heat Awareness Day, which is celebrated each year on the last Friday in May. Resulting in numerous fatalities each year, heat is one of the leading weather related killers in the United States.
- 1980 – Heat wave claimed 1,250 lives
- 1995 – Heat wave claimed more than 700 lives in Chicago (the deadliest weather event in Chicago history)
- 2003 – August, Record heat wave in Europe claimed an estimated 50,000 lives
Most American summers see heat waves in one or more parts of the United States. Some parts combine high temperatures and high humidity however some of the worst heat waves have been dry.
The following advisories may be issued from the National Weather Service:
- Excessive Heat Outlooks
- Excessive Heat Watches
- Excessive Heat Warning/Advisories
There are precautions that can be taken when weather heat advisories are issued: stay hydrated (drink lots of water), avoid alcohol, caffeine drinks and extra sugar, avoid over exertion and find a cool place to stay in.
For more weather safety information and first aid and safety tips, see:
NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS DAY HISTORY
National Heat Awareness Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, is sponsored by the National Weather Service.
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NATIONAL DON’T FRY DAY
Each year on the Friday before Memorial Day, it is National Don’t Fry Day. The goal of National Don’t Fry Day is to raise awareness of all the risks of overexposure to the sun. It is important for everyone to remember to use good sun protection and sun safety practices.
Unfortunately, skin cancer is increasing in the United States and the American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies every hour from skin cancer. The risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage of the skin increases as we spend more time enjoying the outdoors now that warmer weather is upon us. We need to take precautions when we are outside in the sun. Using a good sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are a few ways to get started with sun safety.
Skin cancer is curable if it is found early. Be aware of changes on your skin with growths and in moles. See your doctor if you have any concerns. Be safe!
For more information see : http://skincancerprevention.org/programs/dont-fry-day
NATIONAL DON’T FRY DAY HISTORY
National Don’t Fry Day, an “unofficial” national holiday, was created by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.
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NATIONAL TAFFY DAY 
It is here! Time to celebrate National Taffy Day. Annually celebrated on May 23, National Taffy Day is a fun food holiday allowing us to snack on our favorite flavors of taffy throughout the day, in form of celebration!
Taffy candy has been made and sold for many years and has become a popular souvenir of many vacationers.
“Taffy is made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of boiled sugar, butter or vegetable oil, flavorings, and coloring until fluffy.” It is then rolled and cut into small pieces before it is wrapped in a waxed paper which keeps it soft. Taffy is noted for its fruit flavors however there are other flavors available as well, including licorice.
Atlantic City, New Jersey invented the salt water taffy in 1883.
More fun facts about taffy can be found at:
http://www.candyusa.com/FunStuff/FunFactsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=975
http://www.candyusa.com/FunStuff/FunFactsDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=975
Happy National Taffy Day!
NATIONAL TAFFY DAY HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator and origin of National Taffy Day, an “unofficial” national holiday.
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MAY 23rd HOLIDAYS CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD:
World Crohn’s & Colitis Day
World Turtle Day
Lucky Penny Day
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