Show notes
Segment 1: Extreme Weather Task Force
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It's getting HOT in El Paso and there are certain groups of people that are more vulnerable to heat related illness including the elderly, very young, and those with certain medical conditions. There are also programs in El Paso in place to donate fans and cooling stations around the city.
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Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz, Extreme Weather Task Force Chair, and William Dozal, Co-Chair for Extreme Weather Task Force in El Paso. Listen to learn about their fan donations, how you can qualify for free fan or AC help and how you and your company can donate, signs of dehydration, tips to stay cool in the summer, and more.
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Call 211 for fan requests, find them Facebook @Extreme Weather Task Force, or drop off your fan donation to any local fire stations in El Paso. For more information on EWTF go to elpasotexas.gov
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Cooling Centers
Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Segment 2: International Museum of Art Goes Mobile!
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Amber Banda has board member Cynthia Horton back on to talk about what's new at El Paso's International Museum of Art! They talk about the building itself being designed by Henry Trost who also designed local buildings such as El Paso High School, various UTEP Buildings, the Mills Building, and much more.
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Learn about their current and upcoming showcases, guided tours, events, and about their brand-new Mobile Museum! Cynthia also talks about some of her favorite pieces from the museum. Follow @AmberBanda915 on Instagram or Facebook to see pictures of various items from the museum and see if you can guess what they are!
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For more information follow them on Instagram and Facebook @IMOAEP or visit internationalmuseumofart.org
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It's getting HOT in El Paso and there are certain groups of people that are more vulnerable to heat related illness including the elderly, very young, and those with certain medical conditions. There are also programs in El Paso in place to donate fans and cooling stations around the city.
.
Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz, Extreme Weather Task Force Chair, and William Dozal, Co-Chair for Extreme Weather Task Force in El Paso. Listen to learn about their fan donations, how you can qualify for free fan or AC help and how you and your company can donate, signs of dehydration, tips to stay cool in the summer, and more.
.
Call 211 for fan requests, find them Facebook @Extreme Weather Task Force, or drop off your fan donation to any local fire stations in El Paso. For more information on EWTF go to elpasotexas.gov
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Cooling Centers
Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Galatzan Recreation Center - 650 Wallenberg Dr
- Marty Robbins Recreation Center - 11620 Vista Del Sol Dr
- Valle Bajo Community Center - 7380 Alameda
- Nations Tobin Sports Center - 8831 Railroad
- Chalio Acosta Sports Center - 4321 Delta
Segment 2: International Museum of Art Goes Mobile!
.
Amber Banda has board member Cynthia Horton back on to talk about what's new at El Paso's International Museum of Art! They talk about the building itself being designed by Henry Trost who also designed local buildings such as El Paso High School, various UTEP Buildings, the Mills Building, and much more.
.
Learn about their current and upcoming showcases, guided tours, events, and about their brand-new Mobile Museum! Cynthia also talks about some of her favorite pieces from the museum. Follow @AmberBanda915 on Instagram or Facebook to see pictures of various items from the museum and see if you can guess what they are!
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For more information follow them on Instagram and Facebook @IMOAEP or visit internationalmuseumofart.org
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