“MOVE YOUR FEET TO GIVE OTHERS HEAT”

(Photo: JEFFREY M. SMITH, TIMES HERALD)

WHAT?

The Blue Water Community Action Walk for Warmth is an annual event held to raise funds for the Blue Water Community Action Emergency Utility Assistance.

This walk is a short, but brisk walk just under two miles.

WHY?

Many of us have no idea what it's like to receive a shut-off notice for our utilities.  Come experience the cold to help your community, your neighbor, your friend or family member to keep their utilities turned on during the cold winter months.  Funds raised allow us to help those who would otherwise fall through the cracks in getting the necessary help iwth their utility bills.

WHEN?

The 2020 Walk for Warmth will be held on February 29, 2020.

Time: Registration begins at 9:00 am and the walk will begin at 9:30 am

All participants will receive a hot breakfast following the walk.

WHERE?

Blue Water Community Action - 3403 Lapeer Road, Port Huron, MI 

WHO?

Walkers taking part in BWCA’s Walk for Warmth include volunteers, community members, BWCA staff and clients, families, school and church groups, corporate sponsors, elected officials, local celebrities and you!

Walkers who raise $50 or more will receive a free Walk For Warmth T-Shirt - one T-Shirt per Walker/pledge sheet. Flyer's and Pledge Sheets are below for you to use or you may call the Blue Water Community Action at (810) 982-8541 to have one sent to you or you can pick one up at the Main Office.

Walk for Warmth Flyer:    document Walk for Warmth flyer 2020 (145 KB)

Walk for Warmth Pledge Sheet:    document Walk for Warmth pledge sheet 2020 (41 KB)

HOW?

Come alone or gather your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers and join BWCA as we move our feet to give others heat and spread awareness while having a lot of fun raising funds to help those struggling to keep the heat on in their homes right here in St. Clair County. Together we can warm hearts and hearths for those in need by moving our feet to give others heat!

There will also be opportunities to purchase raffle tickets for wonderful "themed" gift baskets.

THE 2019 WALK FOR WARMTH WAS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY:

OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

Blue Water Community Action (BWCA) has a 50-year history of successfully providing a variety of programs that assist low-income individuals, seniors and families to become economically self-sufficient. These programs have focused on early childhood education, health and nutrition, new home construction, home repairs, financial counseling and emergency assistance services.

Symptoms of Coronavirus

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Cases. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV Viruses).

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

When to Seek Medical Attention

If you develop any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medication attention immediately:

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

What to do if you get sick or someone you take care of gets sick:

Follow the steps below: If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.

Stay home except to get medical care

• Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
• Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated.
• Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.
• Avoid public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis.

Separate yourself from other people and pets in your home

As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available. If you need to be around other people or animals in or outside of the home, wear a cloth face covering.

• See COVID-19 and Animals if you have questions about pets.

Monitor your symptoms

• Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever and cough. Trouble breathing is a more serious symptom that means you should get medical attention.
• Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.

Call ahead before visiting your doctor

• Call ahead. Many medical visits for routine care are being postponed or done by phone or telemedicine.
• If you have a medical appointment that cannot be postponed, call your doctor’s office, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients.

Safety Measures to take:

• There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
• The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
  • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
  • Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
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• Put distance between yourself and other people.
• Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
  • Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
• Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
  • Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
• If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
• Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectantexternal icon will work.

Due to the Covid-19, Blue Water Community Action’s Board of Director’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26^th, via Zoom. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact
Melinda Johnson at (810) 300-0193.