Terrible disasters around this summer.

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We have just gone through one of our most unusually hot few weeks. For us in the UK this is an extremely rare event. Some may laugh at our horror of coping with temperatures of around 34C (93+) degrees we are just not used to this kind of weather. We do not have air conditioning as standard in many of our ancient buildings although some of the very old buildings are built in such a way as they are nice and cool whatever time of the year. Spare a thought though for the people in Japan who had 2 feet 60 cm of rain fall in 24 hours causing mayhem. Then to experience temperatures exceeding 40C (104F) causing many deaths. My thoughts also go to the horrific fires that have happened in Greece just outside Athens and also to California where over 500 buildings have burnt to the ground. Some are caused through deliberate arson. Wherever you are or may go your first priority is to work out an escape route when you arrive. If staying in a strange place like a hotel, Know where the fire escapes are. Make sure you take good care of yourself and hopefully all will be well. Don't become complacent. We are extremely busy at work with people who have become ill through dehydration and trying to get them rehydrated is quite a feat in itself. Remember to be safe you can do a lot to help yourself.