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AI Summary:

Weather Forecast and Safety Advice

1. The meeting discussed the upcoming heat indexes, noting that today is expected to be around 90, tomorrow to reach 103, and Friday in the 90s. It was also mentioned that today is expected to be quite warm, and there's a chance of rain over the weekend, which has been a recent trend. Safety advice provided included taking plenty of breaks, staying out of the sun when possible, utilizing air conditioning breaks, staying hydrated, closely monitoring pets by ensuring they have plenty of water and bringing them inside if possible, and keeping an eye on people to seek medical attention if someone appears to be getting overheated.

2. County Events

   The meeting mentioned several county events scheduled for the weekend, including the truck and tractor polls in Fort Recovery, the Lake Festival,  It was noted that potential weather challenges, specifically chances of rain, may impact these events, and attendees were encouraged to enjoy the festivals.