Keep COOL Project!

07/18/2023

KEEP COOL PROJECT

July is the peak of summer in Mississippi. You can expect average temperatures in the mid to upper 90's. Tunica County Sheriff's Office recognizes the risk that people aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems.

This summer, Sheriff K.C. Hamp and the TCSO T.R.I.A.D. Program are committed to ensuring senior citizens in Tunica County try to stay cool during these extremely hot conditions. Over the last three years, the "Keep COOL Project" has helped dozens of senior citizens fight the dangers of the heat during the summer months. In addition to providing fans, we are fortunate to have Mrs. Host call our seniors daily and check on them and ask each one if they are staying cool.

This funding for box fans is provided annually through the Mississippi Leadership Council on Aging through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Division of Public Safety Planning. This year, thanks to local partnerships we were able to give seniors of case of bottled water to ensure they stay hydrated along with keeping cool.

We want to offer the following tips to you:

1. Drink more water than you think you need. Then drink more!

2. Skip outdoor activities or do them early!

4. Check on other older adults in your life and share these tips with them!

5. Make or find a cool place for yourself or your loved ones...