From Roots To Wings

Good morning families,

Due to the inclement weather and resulting staffing shortages, we will unfortunately need to close the center for today. Several staff members are unable to safely travel, and we do not have enough coverage to operate while maintaining the safety standards and ratios required for your children.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and understand that last-minute closures can be challenging for families. The safety of both our children and staff is always our top priority.

We will continue to monitor conditions and will keep you updated regarding reopening and normal operations for the next scheduled day. If there are any additional updates, they will be communicated as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support.

Stay safe and warm,
From Roots To Wings E.C.D.C.

Buenos días, familias,

Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo y la consiguiente escasez de personal, lamentablemente tendremos que cerrar el centro por hoy. Varios miembros del personal no pueden viajar de forma segura, y no tenemos suficiente cobertura para operar mientras mantenemos los estándares de seguridad y las proporciones requeridas para sus hijos.

Nos disculpamos sinceramente por las molestias y entendemos que los cierres de última hora pueden ser un desafío para las familias. La seguridad tanto de nuestros hijos como de nuestro personal es siempre nuestra máxima prioridad.

Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y lo mantendremos informado sobre la reapertura y las operaciones normales para el próximo día programado. Si hay alguna actualización adicional, se comunicará lo antes posible.

Gracias por su comprensión, paciencia y apoyo continuo.

Mantente a salvo y abrigado,

From Roots to Wings to Wings ELC

Subject: Flood Resources

Hi all,

With the ongoing atmospheric river and flooding across our region, we wanted to share a few quick resources to help you and your communities stay informed and prepared. These links offer guidance on signing up for alerts, identifying evacuation routes, and tracking current flood conditions. The following email from the City of Auburn includes additional resources and helpful information.

Flood preparedness tools:
https://kingcountyfloodcontrol.org/flood-resources/

Flood forecasting (Seattle Times):
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/which-washington-rivers-are-flooding-and-when/

Please stay safe, and feel free to share any additional resources we can help circulate.

Warmly,

FRTW E.L.C.

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NO AC? CAN’T OPEN YOUR WINDOWS? HERE’S HOW TO
STAY COOL.

When it’s hot outside, it can be miserable inside if you don’t have air
conditioning or can’t open your windows. These tips can help when it feels
like an oven in your home.
How to reduce the heat inside
Block the sun with shades, open the shades at night. Curtains and
shades can keep your home from heating up. But at night, when
lights are out and if you don’t need them for privacy, keep the shades
open to let the windows release heat.
Trap heat with closed doors. If one room gets hotter than other
parts of the home, close the doors to keep the heat trapped in that
room.
Turn off the lights. Lights generate heat. Only keep on the lights
you really need.
Limit your electronics use. Home electronics heat up the home, so
turn off electronics you aren’t using. Reduce the time you spend
using computers, video games, TVs, and other electronics.
Use your oven or stove less. Cooking with heat increases the
temperature inside your home.
Put a bowl of ice under a fan. The fan can circulate air cooled by the
ice.
Hang blankets over windows. Emergency survival blankets or
wraps (the silver type also known as “space blankets”) work well to
reflect the heat and typically cost around a dollar at drug stores,
outdoor suppliers, or online. You can use painters tape to keep them
up and block out the heat. The video below shows how simple it is to
do.
How to cool your body
Slowly drink cool beverages. When it’s hot, make sure to drink lots
of fluids, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid alcoholic or caffeinated
beverages because they can increase dehydration. Sports drinks can
help replace salts and minerals if you’ve sweating a lot.
Take a cool shower. Note: avoid extreme temperature changes if
you have just been outside in hot temperatures. Too much of a
temperature change can lead to hypothermia, especially in elderly
adults or very young children.
Wear a wet scarf, bandana, or shirt. If you need to cool your body
temperature, this tip works quickly.
Eat light meals. Avoid hot and heavy meals—they will add heat to
your body.
Stay on the lowest floor. If you are in a multi-story unit, the lowest
level will stay the coolest.
Watch for heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Pay attention to how you’re feeling, especially if your home doesn’t cool
down. Signs of heat exhaustion are muscle cramps, dizziness or weakness,
headache, or nausea. If someone in your home has these signs, move
them to a cooler location, have them rest with their feet up, and give them
a cool beverage to sip slowly. Get medical attention immediately if they do
not feel better.
Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke if not treated immediately. Heat
stroke is very serious and can be deadly. Symptoms of heat stroke include:
An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)
Red, hot, and dry skin
Rapid, strong pulse
Nausea, confusion and unconsciousness
If someone shows signs of heat stroke, call 9-1-1 and move them to a
cooler place immediately.
More information for hot weather: kingcounty.gov/beattheheat
For updates during hot weather, including locations of cooling centers in
King County: KCEmergency.com

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