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How NASA’s Inventions for Apollo 11 Benefit Our Lives Today
This weekend marks 50 years since NASA first put a man on the moon, but many of the technologies invented for the groundbreaking Apollo space program are still used in our lives on Earth today. Here’s a list of some of the most interesting inventions: Attic Insulation. Insulating barriers made of metalized foil laid over…
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How Electricity Took Man to the Moon on Apollo 11
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and man’s first moonwalk. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins journeyed eight days in space. Armstrong and Aldrin walked the moon’s surface and conducted experiments while Collins piloted the command module in the lunar orbit during their 22-hour…
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4 Heat Safety Tips for a Safe 4th of July Weekend
It’s going to be a hot and humid Fourth of July weekend as a heat wave continues to grip Central Florida. Heat indices will peak into the 100s each day for most of the weekend. Kissimmee Utility Authority offers these simple tips to help reduce heat-related illnesses during the heat wave: Drink plenty of fluids…
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6 Monumental Firework Safety Tips for 4th of July
Independence Day is almost here, and while it’s a day to celebrate, let’s not forget about firework safety. In 2018, eight people died and over 12,000 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you’ll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe. Here…
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10 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Season
Did you know that 43% of businesses that experience a disaster and have no emergency plan never reopen? Kissimmee Utility Authority reminds you to have a plan to protect your workers and work flow before disaster strikes. Here are 10 things to get you started: Create an evacuation plan and post it on each level…