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And Survive The Summer Continued from page 11 uncertain, go someplace that has AC like the mall or other places that don’t mind people coming in and hanging around a while. Also, you can “AC pool” with friends just like you’d car pool. Go to a friend’s house who has a good AC system. 5. Failing to find another source of AC, and considering that the power might be out, here are a couple more tips. First, stand-alone floor unit air conditioners aren’t that expensive and can run off regular household current without the need for the special 220 volt outlets. This means that they can be operated using the smaller gas-powered electric generators. Can’t afford a generator? You can probably afford a power inverter which can sometimes be found for under twenty dollars. They plug into your car’s cigarette lighter and, using an extension cord, can power an appliance like your stand-alone AC, or at least some fans. Speaking of your car, if nothing else, if your car has AC you can ride around during the hottest hours of the day, providing you can afford today’s gas prices. If absolutely nothing else, go to your nearest “dollar store” and see if they have any of those little battery-powered fans. 6. Can’t afford a stand-alone AC but you have a generator? Your generator or power inverter can also power your fridge and/ or freezer, where you should have two-liter plastic bottles full of water filling up every empty space in both the fridge and freezer parts. Having cold water is a great thing. You drink cool water and use cold water to soak towels to wrap around your neck, wrists, and ankles where the veins and arteries are closest to the surface. This is one of the best ways to reduce your body temperature. Also, setting up a few of the frozen two-liter bottles in front of a fan can blow a nice cool breeze your way. 7. Now that we’ve talked about keeping you cool in the heat, let’s backtrack a bit and talk about reducing the heat you might experience. Naturally, the first rule is “block the sun.” Do what you can to reduce the sunlight that hits your house or comes in through the windows. Keep the shades drawn, and you might even consider hanging a white sheet or blue tarp as an outside awning on the side(s) of the house that catch the most sun. These tarps are also effective if placed on the roof as they’ll reflect the sun’s rays. Beat The Heat Stay Connected Stay Connected with AAA South Jersey and find out the latest in AAA news, Travel Deals, Insurance & Financial products and all the different ways to Show Your Card and Save, AAA News plus much more! Join the conversations! https://www.facebook.com/AAASouthJersey • https://twitter.com/aaasouthjersey https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-south-jersey • https://community.midatlantic.aaa.com/ Boating Safety Course July Dates: Mon & Tues, July 9 & 10 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Mon & Tues, July 30 & 31 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm August Dates: Mon & Tues, August 6 & 7 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Mon & Tues, August 27 & 28 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm *Must Attend Both Evening Classes Boating Safety Course Registration Form Last name:_____________First:____________M.I.:____ Street Address:_________________________________ Apt#:_____City:____________________State:_______ Zip Code:_______Phone #:( )________________ Email:__________________________________________ Course Date(s) Requested:_____________________ Yes! I am a current member of AAA. Register me for the Boating Safety Course, at the member’s price of $50. Member # :_______________________________________ No, I am not interested in an AAA membership, Please register me for the Boating Safety Course at the non-member price of $65. Form of Payment (Check one): Check Enclosed Credit Card Card Type (Check one): Visa Mastercard Amex Credit Card #:______________________________ Exp Date:__________ Signature:_______________________________________________________ Members: $50 Non-Member: $65 IT’S THE LAW! ALL NJ BOATERS MUST BE CERTIFIED! Registration Form must be received no later than 2 days prior to class. Send form with payment to: AAA South Jersey 700 Laurel Oak Road Voorhees, NJ 08043 or FAX to 856.627.9100 AAA.com • SJ First • 36 • July/August
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