Jul 16, 2008 10:05 pm US/Eastern
Community Gives Back To Beat The Heat
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Unhealthy levels of ground level ozone in the atmosphere are
a cause for concern to anyone planning on taking part in any strenuous outdoor
activities. The dangerous breathing air, in combination with exhausting heat is
causing some local organizations to pay close attention and lend a helping
hand.
The Upper Marion Rambler, a community shuttle service that
offers rides all around Marion Township, as well as the Suburban Link, offering
shuttles from King of Prussia to Collegeville
via Phoenixville, will be offering free rides during these harsh conditions.
With gas prices on the rise and temperatures sitting around
90, people are more likely to turn away from private automobiles and utilize public
transportation.
The hot weather is especially rough on the elderly, who are
the subject of a recent "beat the heat" campaign by the Comcast-Spectator
family of companies. The company which owns the Philadelphia Flyers, 76ers,
Phantoms and the two arenas in which their teams play, is giving away fans to local
seniors during the Philadelphia
Senior Center's
annual "Fan Fair."
In addition to giving away the free fans the PCS will also
be under going a massive change as all of their air conditioning units will be
replaced.
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