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Experts address myths about poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac
With summer temperatures luring us outdoors, scientists with the Weed Science Society of America say its a great time for refresher course on poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac. All three thrive during summer months and are known to trigger highly irritating skin rashes that can last for many days.
When you look at the thousands of people exposed each year and at the misery a rash can produce, poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac certainly rank among the most notorious weeds in the nation, says Lee Van Wychen, Ph.D., WSSA science policy director.
All three belong to the Toxicodendron genus and produce irritating urushiol oils. When urushiol comes in contact with the skin of sensitive individuals, itching and watery blisters will follow.
Poison oak and poison ivy in particular are common fixtures in many outdoor landscapes, often tucked among other native vegetation and growing as either a low shrub or trailing vine. Both produce small, whitish green flowers in the spring, followed by small berries in the summer. Birds enjoy the seeds and help to spread the weeds into new areas.
Poison sumac is rarer, and tends to be found primarily in wetlands. This characteristic is one of several differences among the three weed species and where they are found.
Poison oak grows as a low shrub in eastern and southern states and in tall clumps or long vines on the Pacific Coast. Fuzzy green leaves grow in clusters of three. It may have yellow or green flowers and clusters of green-yellow or white berries.
Poison ivy is found nationwide, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii and some portions of the western coastline. Each leaf includes three glossy leaflets that vary in color (and sometimes shape) throughout the yearred in spring, green in summer and yellow, orange or red in the fall. It can grow as a shrub or as hairy, ropelike vines sometimes seen growing up the sides of trees.
Poison sumac grows as a woody shrub or small tree primarily in the eastern half of the U.S. Leaves feature multiple pairs of leaflets that have a smooth, velvet-like texture. Flowers and fruit are similar to those produced by poison oak or poison ivy, but hang in loose clusters.
Misinformation about poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac abounds, making it important to separate fact from fiction.
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How to use a sprinkler system effectively
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Published: Friday, July 18, 2014 at 7:09 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 18, 2014 at 11:56 a.m.
A sprinkler system saved a manufacturing plant on High Tech Boulevard in Thomasville from sustaining major damage Friday, said Robbie Binkley, battalion chief for the Thomasville Fire Department.
Firefighters with the Thomasville Fire Department responded to Advanced Motorsports Coatings at 17 High Tech Boulevard at 5:06 a.m. Josh Myers, shift supervisor with Davidson County 911, said firefighters initially were dispatched to a fire alarm at the business.
No flames were visible upon arrival of firefighters. Binkley said firefighters didn't see smoke until they opened the door to the building.
Rocky Watts, division chief of code enforcement/fire marshal for the TFD, said the plant housed 100 gallons of sulfuric acid mixed with water in a chemical open system. He explained the fire was around the system. Watts said it appears the fire was a result of a shortage in the electrical wiring in the heating element of a chemical holding tank.
Binkley and Watts each noted they don't believe there was anything suspicious with the fire.
There was no structural damage and minimal smoke damage, the battalion chief reported. A fire destroyed the same business 10 years ago, at which time it did not have a sprinkler system, he said.
The sprinkler system kept the fire in check and saved the building, Binkley said. Watts said the company cleans racing parts and places a coating on them.
Davidson County Emergency Management and the Davidson County Fire Marshals Office assisted Thomasville firefighters. No injuries were reported.
Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 217, or darrick.ignasiak@the-dispatch.com. Follow Darrick on Twitter: @DispatchDarrick
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9:49 p.m. EDT, July 17, 2014
Bethlehem is continuing to tweak the city's code regarding sprinkler systems in the sprawling warehouses going up at the former Bethlehem Steel plant site.
During Tuesday night's meeting, City Council approved an amendment to the International Building Code ordinance, specifying that approved audible devices be connected to every automatic sprinkler system.
The alarm devices will be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest size installed in the system, and will be installed on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
In automatic sprinkler systems with multiple sprinkler risers required, and with risers in separate areas within the building, an outside visible alarm notification appliance will be required for each riser. The appliances will be white strobes (minimum 95 candela strobe rating) placed in an approved location on the exterior wall, as close as practicable to each sprinkler riser. The strobe will activate when the water flow alarm for its respective riser is activated.
Deputy fire Chief Craig Baer said that although the changes are not in the International Building Code, they most likely will be when the next round of changes is issued.
"We're just trying to get ahead for the new warehouses being built in the city," he told council.
Earlier this month, the City Council's Public Safety Committee backed changes to the sprinkler law that would protect development going in at the former steel plant, as the buildings sprawl outward instead of upward.
That proposal specified that warehouses would need to affix strobe lights outside to let firefighters know exactly which sprinkler systems have been activated.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. Thursdays massive fire is now fully contained, but not before devastation.
Crews from eight different jurisdictions worked to put out the fire, but also battled high temperatures winds and low humidity. Then there were the technical difficulties.
The sprinkler system as the building collapsed broke open, so we had open pipes flowing water, which affected the water pressure of the private hydrant system that protects the mill. Thats been restored today (Friday), so we have water again, said Randy Groves, Eugene-Springfield Fire Chief.
No matter how much water we had yesterday (Thursday)Im convinced the outcome wouldve been the same, Groves said.
On Friday, the scene was much different than Thursday night. The flames are out, the sirens and crowds are gone, replaced with smoke and questions about what exactly happened inside the fallen walls.
At this point we still know the origin, which was in one of the dryers, but we do not know the cause at this time, Groves said.
So now their focus is on making sure things dont start back up and protecting what was lucky enough to be spared.
Were still concerned with the area directly south of mill. Theres a lot of wildland area, dry grass, Groves said. As well as homes they want to remain unscathed. So theyll continue their overnight watches, likely through the weekend.
When were comfortable clearing from the scene, we will do so, but until then we want to make sure we have an active fire watch, Groves said.
Crews say they will remain at the site on fire watch. About 20 personnel were there Friday, and that will change according to the status of the site. Theres still no total amount on damage, but estimates are in the millions.
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Microsoft sheds 18,000 jobs in effort to streamline
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Book Sheds New Light on State Fair
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