WHO: Child Health Advisory Committee
WHAT: Committee created by Act 1220 of 2003
WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Room 906, Freeway Medical Building, 5800 W. 10th St., Little Rock, AR 72204-1763
WHY: This Committee will address statewide efforts to decrease childhood obesity, develop nutrition and physical activity standards and make policy recommendations to the State Board of Education and the State Board of Health.
Note: For more information go to http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Advisory Council to meet
WHO: North Central Arkansas Trauma Regional Advisory Council
WHAT: TRAC Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ozark Health Home Care, 245 Quality Drive, Clinton, AR 72031
WHY: This is a scheduled meeting of the North Central Arkansas Trauma Regional Advisory Council as we work to build a trauma system in Arkansas.
Note: The meeting is open to the general public. If you have any questions or need directions please contact the Trauma Section at 501-671-1428.
For more information on the trauma system in Arkansas or the Trauma Council, go to http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/
WHAT: TRAC Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ozark Health Home Care, 245 Quality Drive, Clinton, AR 72031
WHY: This is a scheduled meeting of the North Central Arkansas Trauma Regional Advisory Council as we work to build a trauma system in Arkansas.
Note: The meeting is open to the general public. If you have any questions or need directions please contact the Trauma Section at 501-671-1428.
For more information on the trauma system in Arkansas or the Trauma Council, go to http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/
Hot Springs board of directors special meeting
A special meeting of the Hot Springs Board of Directors will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 8 at Hot Springs City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard to discuss construction, operation, and maintenance of detention facilities, and the cost of housing prisoners financed by a county-wide sales and use tax.
The Board of Directors will also hold a work session at 4 p.m. on the same day at Hot Springs City Hall. The work session will allow staff to present mid-year budget revisions and 2012 forecasts.
The Board of Directors will also hold a work session at 4 p.m. on the same day at Hot Springs City Hall. The work session will allow staff to present mid-year budget revisions and 2012 forecasts.
Public hearing notice
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Connie Melton, Section Chief, Health Facility Services
SUBJECT: Proposed revisions to the Rules and Regulations for Abortion Facilities in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Room 801, Little Rock, Arkansas, to allow interested persons to comment on the proposed revisions to the Rules and Regulations for Abortion Facilities in Arkansas.
Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and copying at the Arkansas Department of Health, Section of Health Facilities Services, Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Ste. 400, Little Rock, Arkansas. The proposed revisions are also available for inspection online through the Department of Health website at www.healthy.arkansas.gov “ Rules and Regs” link and the Secretary of State website at www.sos.arkansas.gov “Administrative Rules” link.
The public may submit written comments regarding the proposed revisions to Connie Melton, Section Chief, Health Facilities Services, Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Ste. 400, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204-1704, or in person at the same address, no later than 11:00 a.m. on September 13.
FROM: Connie Melton, Section Chief, Health Facility Services
SUBJECT: Proposed revisions to the Rules and Regulations for Abortion Facilities in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Room 801, Little Rock, Arkansas, to allow interested persons to comment on the proposed revisions to the Rules and Regulations for Abortion Facilities in Arkansas.
Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and copying at the Arkansas Department of Health, Section of Health Facilities Services, Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Ste. 400, Little Rock, Arkansas. The proposed revisions are also available for inspection online through the Department of Health website at www.healthy.arkansas.gov “ Rules and Regs” link and the Secretary of State website at www.sos.arkansas.gov “Administrative Rules” link.
The public may submit written comments regarding the proposed revisions to Connie Melton, Section Chief, Health Facilities Services, Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Ste. 400, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204-1704, or in person at the same address, no later than 11:00 a.m. on September 13.
Upcoming road closure in Hot Springs
Higdon Ferry Road in Hot Springs between Crawford Street and Franklin Street will have frequent single-lane closures from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, August 10. This is for research for the next phase of the Higdon Ferry Road widening project. Drivers are urged to use caution, watch for flag men, and obey traffic signage when traveling the area.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Wildfire in Montgomery County
A lightning-caused fire was detected Friday, July 29. The High Peak Fire is on a rugged, steep ridge area approximately four miles northeast of Norman, Arkansas, in Montgomery County.
The fire was started by lightning from thunderstorms that occurred in the area during the past week. The 120-acre wildfire is being allowed to burn, with close monitoring to determine when full-suppression measures are necessary. If the fire progresses to the control lines, it could be 2,500 acres within the next several weeks.
The High Peak Communication Tower has been secured and is being closely monitored. At this time, there are no closures in the area. “Before visiting the area, visitors are urged to call the ranger district at 870-867-2101 for current status. The safety of the public and our firefighters will always remain our top priority,” said Caddo-Womble District Ranger Gloria Chrismer.
Fire Team Leader Glen Fortenberry explained, “We are managing the fire as a wildland fire using other than full suppression efforts. This allows us to consider firefighter safety in rugged terrain with limited access, as well as potential resource benefits and natural barriers. We can take a more holistic approach to manage the fire with public and employee safety foremost, utilizing natural fire barriers with less resource damage and be more economically efficient.”
Specialists are utilized to help efficiently and effectively manage the fire. District Fire Management Officer Ben Rowland is the Fire Manager for the High Peak Fire.
“Although we’re not actively suppressing the fire at this time, the fire is managed,” said Glen Fortenberry, Fire Team Leader for the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
“The fire is being monitored as it burns across the landscape, he continued.“ As needed, fire managers may use specific wildfire suppression techniques to protect areas such as private structures or stands of commercially valuable timber. These techniques may include both direct and indirect fire attack tactics such as building firelines and backfiring, aerial ignition to lessen fire intensities or aerial suppression actions. When necessary, these actions are designed to diminish smoke impacts, to ‘steer’ the fire away from areas where damage might occur or to simply put that part of the fire out.”
This strategy differs from a “full suppression” action in number of important ways. With full suppression, immediate action is undertaken to control wildfires as quickly as possible. When human improvements such as homes, outbuildings and other structures are imminently threatened, the “full suppression” approach is absolutely necessary.
Some firelines will be constructed, but much less than if a full suppression strategy were used. Firefighters will be exposed to far fewer hazards including risks associated with firefighting in high temperatures, falling snags, steep terrain with poor access, insects and snakes. The environmental effects will be monitored both during and after the burn.
Currently, Montgomery County is not under a burn ban.
The fire was started by lightning from thunderstorms that occurred in the area during the past week. The 120-acre wildfire is being allowed to burn, with close monitoring to determine when full-suppression measures are necessary. If the fire progresses to the control lines, it could be 2,500 acres within the next several weeks.
The High Peak Communication Tower has been secured and is being closely monitored. At this time, there are no closures in the area. “Before visiting the area, visitors are urged to call the ranger district at 870-867-2101 for current status. The safety of the public and our firefighters will always remain our top priority,” said Caddo-Womble District Ranger Gloria Chrismer.
Fire Team Leader Glen Fortenberry explained, “We are managing the fire as a wildland fire using other than full suppression efforts. This allows us to consider firefighter safety in rugged terrain with limited access, as well as potential resource benefits and natural barriers. We can take a more holistic approach to manage the fire with public and employee safety foremost, utilizing natural fire barriers with less resource damage and be more economically efficient.”
Specialists are utilized to help efficiently and effectively manage the fire. District Fire Management Officer Ben Rowland is the Fire Manager for the High Peak Fire.
“Although we’re not actively suppressing the fire at this time, the fire is managed,” said Glen Fortenberry, Fire Team Leader for the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
“The fire is being monitored as it burns across the landscape, he continued.“ As needed, fire managers may use specific wildfire suppression techniques to protect areas such as private structures or stands of commercially valuable timber. These techniques may include both direct and indirect fire attack tactics such as building firelines and backfiring, aerial ignition to lessen fire intensities or aerial suppression actions. When necessary, these actions are designed to diminish smoke impacts, to ‘steer’ the fire away from areas where damage might occur or to simply put that part of the fire out.”
This strategy differs from a “full suppression” action in number of important ways. With full suppression, immediate action is undertaken to control wildfires as quickly as possible. When human improvements such as homes, outbuildings and other structures are imminently threatened, the “full suppression” approach is absolutely necessary.
Some firelines will be constructed, but much less than if a full suppression strategy were used. Firefighters will be exposed to far fewer hazards including risks associated with firefighting in high temperatures, falling snags, steep terrain with poor access, insects and snakes. The environmental effects will be monitored both during and after the burn.
Currently, Montgomery County is not under a burn ban.
Prolonged heat advisory
Heat Advisory for Garland, AR
until 9:00 PM CDT, Wed., Aug 03, 2011
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Issued by The National Weather Service
Little Rock, AR
Mon, Aug 1, 2011, 3:02 AM CDT
Local Temperature Map
Updated Aug 1, 2011, 12:05pm CDT
Weather in Motion® | Enlarge Map Get WeatherReadyDuring a Heat Wave
Heat Index Chart
Heat's Effects on Health
Are You at Risk for Heat-Related Illness?
Prepare for Extreme Heat
... HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY.
* EVENT... DANGEROUSLY HOT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AS AFTERNOON HIGH TEMPERATURES RISE INTO THE UPPER 90S TO AROUND 105. WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES EXPECTED TO REMAIN HIGH AS WELL... HEAT INDEX VALUES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE 105 DEGREES IN THE COMING DAYS. THERE COULD BE SOME LOCATIONS THAT SEE HEAT INDEX VALUES RISE OVER 110 DEGREES.
* TIMING... HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 105 TO 110 DEGREES WILL BE LIKELY IN THE ADVISORY AREA DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS.
* IMPACT... HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES BECOME MORE LIKELY WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS. EXTRA CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO MINIMIZE THE AFFECTS OF THE HIGH HEAT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS OUTDOORS. IF YOU MUST BE OUTSIDE... TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS IN A SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT. STAY HYDRATED BY DRINKING PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FLUIDS. IF POSSIBLE... RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. REMEMBER... HEAT IS THE NUMBER ONE WEATHER RELATED KILLER IN THE UNITED STATES. HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY... CALL 911.
until 9:00 PM CDT, Wed., Aug 03, 2011
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Issued by The National Weather Service
Little Rock, AR
Mon, Aug 1, 2011, 3:02 AM CDT
Local Temperature Map
Updated Aug 1, 2011, 12:05pm CDT
Weather in Motion® | Enlarge Map Get WeatherReadyDuring a Heat Wave
Heat Index Chart
Heat's Effects on Health
Are You at Risk for Heat-Related Illness?
Prepare for Extreme Heat
... HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY.
* EVENT... DANGEROUSLY HOT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AS AFTERNOON HIGH TEMPERATURES RISE INTO THE UPPER 90S TO AROUND 105. WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES EXPECTED TO REMAIN HIGH AS WELL... HEAT INDEX VALUES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE 105 DEGREES IN THE COMING DAYS. THERE COULD BE SOME LOCATIONS THAT SEE HEAT INDEX VALUES RISE OVER 110 DEGREES.
* TIMING... HEAT INDEX VALUES OF 105 TO 110 DEGREES WILL BE LIKELY IN THE ADVISORY AREA DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS.
* IMPACT... HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES BECOME MORE LIKELY WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS. EXTRA CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO MINIMIZE THE AFFECTS OF THE HIGH HEAT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS OUTDOORS. IF YOU MUST BE OUTSIDE... TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS IN A SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT. STAY HYDRATED BY DRINKING PLENTY OF NON-ALCOHOLIC FLUIDS. IF POSSIBLE... RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. REMEMBER... HEAT IS THE NUMBER ONE WEATHER RELATED KILLER IN THE UNITED STATES. HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY... CALL 911.
Another baby earthquake yesterday in Faulkner County
2.0 Md - ARKANSAS
Preliminary Earthquake Report Magnitude 2.0 Md
Date-Time 31 Jul 2011 17:07:36 UTC
31 Jul 2011 12:07:36 near epicenter
31 Jul 2011 11:07:36 standard time in your timezone
Location 35.235N 92.371W
Depth 4 km
Distances 2 km (1 miles) ENE (69 degrees) of Greenbrier, AR
8 km (5 miles) ENE (63 degrees) of Wooster, AR
10 km (6 miles) SSE (152 degrees) of Twin Groves, AR
56 km (35 miles) N (356 degrees) of Little Rock, AR
422 km (262 miles) SSW (207 degrees) of St. Louis, MO
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 0.9 km; Vertical 1.4 km
Parameters Nph = 15; Dmin = 3.0 km; Rmss = 0.11 seconds; Gp = 122°
M-type = Md; Version = A
Event ID NM 073111d
Preliminary Earthquake Report Magnitude 2.0 Md
Date-Time 31 Jul 2011 17:07:36 UTC
31 Jul 2011 12:07:36 near epicenter
31 Jul 2011 11:07:36 standard time in your timezone
Location 35.235N 92.371W
Depth 4 km
Distances 2 km (1 miles) ENE (69 degrees) of Greenbrier, AR
8 km (5 miles) ENE (63 degrees) of Wooster, AR
10 km (6 miles) SSE (152 degrees) of Twin Groves, AR
56 km (35 miles) N (356 degrees) of Little Rock, AR
422 km (262 miles) SSW (207 degrees) of St. Louis, MO
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 0.9 km; Vertical 1.4 km
Parameters Nph = 15; Dmin = 3.0 km; Rmss = 0.11 seconds; Gp = 122°
M-type = Md; Version = A
Event ID NM 073111d
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf resceduled
Arkansas TheatreWorks announced that its production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf has been rescheduled due to facility difficulties at the Central Theatre. During the recent TheatreWorks production of Moonlight and Magnolias, truly uncomfortable heat levels were experienced in the auditorium. The building owner is fully aware of the situation and is taking steps to correct the problem.
In addition, a plumbing complication arose in the public and backstage restrooms. The city of Hot Springs determined that their lines were the cause of the problem and repairs will have to be made under Central Avenue. The owner of the theatre has been assured that the city’s response will be as rapid as is realistically possible.
Because of concern for patron comfort and the unpredictability of repairs, the Board of Directors concluded that it was unrealistic to proceed with the production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf until these issues are resolved. Therefore, the Virginia Woolf production was rescheduled, and all subscribers and single ticket holders were informed by US Postal mail.
Once new dates are confirmed, all ticket holders will be so advised and new tickets issued. Any subscriber conflicts with the new dates will be resolved.
The productions of Stage Struck (September 23 – October 2) and Ain’t Misbehavin’ (November 11 – 20) are scheduled to proceed as originally planned.
In addition, a plumbing complication arose in the public and backstage restrooms. The city of Hot Springs determined that their lines were the cause of the problem and repairs will have to be made under Central Avenue. The owner of the theatre has been assured that the city’s response will be as rapid as is realistically possible.
Because of concern for patron comfort and the unpredictability of repairs, the Board of Directors concluded that it was unrealistic to proceed with the production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf until these issues are resolved. Therefore, the Virginia Woolf production was rescheduled, and all subscribers and single ticket holders were informed by US Postal mail.
Once new dates are confirmed, all ticket holders will be so advised and new tickets issued. Any subscriber conflicts with the new dates will be resolved.
The productions of Stage Struck (September 23 – October 2) and Ain’t Misbehavin’ (November 11 – 20) are scheduled to proceed as originally planned.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
