News
First Responders Prepare For Splash House Weekend
While temperatures have been mild these past few weeks, they may still be warmer than some visitors are used to, as they plan to spend the weekend poolside.
Tonight our local first responders have some advice to keep festival go-ers, safe.
The fun begins tonight for this weekend’s three day festival but with the moderate heat, and alcohol involved, that doesn’t always mix well.
The city’s plan is to keep everyone safe.
People from all over the state and beyond are in town for yet another music festival weekend, this time around, it’s Splash House.
“We are going to Splash House.. Wooo!” says two festival attendees.
With festival-goers excited to experience a number of different things this weekend.
“Honestly, the good vibes I mean friendly people, good music and all around just a bundle of fun. That’s it.” says another attendee.
For first responders in Palm Springs, they prepare for this festival year round.
“Dehydration is an issue throughout the year, so we’re always ready, but with Splash House coming into town we have ice chests in our rigs and we can put extra IV bags in there to keep them cooler to help when we do need to start IV’s on dehydrated people.” says Captain Nathan Gunkel, the Public Information Officer for the Palm Springs Fire Department.
As far as preventing any heat-related issues, the Palm Springs Fire Department urges folks to have a plan.
“If they can reduce the alcohol consumption the night before, reduce caffeine, especially during the day, drink as much water as you can.”
As the festival continues to grow year after year, first responders also recommend sticking with people you know.
“Just be smart. Try and only drink the drinks that you bought. Try not drink one that people gave to you because you don’t know what’s inside there. A lot of these street drugs are popular drugs nowadays and increase your body temp as well. So people think they’re taking pretty harmless drugs but the side effect is the higher temperatures.” Capt. Gunkel says.
The bottom line.
“Please stay hydrated. You can’t drink enough water, don’t wait till you’re thirsty to start drinking. You need to come in prior to this, be hydrated the day before. You gotta train for these events.”
By: Tiani Jadulang
June 9, 2023
Latest Instagram Posts
Who makes the NBC Top 3, winner will be announced Sunday night on NBC Palm Springs, with the player who makes the number one spot winning a $250 prize from @hondaofthedesert! Comment below if it will 1) Devin Session with the diving TD, 2) Mason Flores with the dot on the run, 3) Reese Johnson with the clutch FG, 4) Kaylaun Smith running over defenders, or 5) Joshua Perez with the TD throw. #hondaofthedesert #fnl #fridaynightlights #fyp #highschoolfootball
🏒🔥 LET’S HEAR FROM TIM O’BRIEN! We’re kicking off Coachella Valley Firebirds Opening Night and catching up with Tim O’Brien! Hear what he has to say as the Firebirds get ready to hit the ice for another exciting season. 🏒🔥 #CoachellaValleyFirebirds #Firebirds #OpeningNight #Hockey #CoachellaValley PalmSprings CVFirebirds
SHARE this reel to help find ‘The Fab 5’ a home! 🐶🤍 #therogginreport #palmsprings #dogrescue #coachellavalley #nbcpalmsprings
🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take a moment to know the warning signs, schedule your mammogram, and talk with your doctor about the screening schedule that’s right for you. Early detection can make a difference. 💗 #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Mammogram #EarlyDetection #BreastHealth CoachellaValley DAPHealth
🎬 FREE MOVIE TICKETS! 🍿❤️ Our Manny the Movie Guy is here with a chance to see the upcoming screening of “Love of Your Life” — FREE! 📅 This Tuesday 📍 Mary Pickford Theatre — Cathedral City Want to see the movie before everyone else? Manny has the tickets! 🎟️ Watch for details on how you can enter and score your FREE tickets! #MannyTheMovieGuy #LoveOfYourLife #FreeTickets #MovieScreening #CathedralCity CoachellaValley MaryPickford NBCPalmSprings
🚨 SB 1379 is officially law, separating the Riverside County Sheriffs department and the coroners offices effective July 2027. @maria_nvtv spoke with Sheriff Chad Bianco and a local mom, and both spoke on what this means to them. Be sure to go to nbcpalmsprings.com to see the full report #SB1379 #RiversideCounty #CaliforniaPolitics #ChadBianco #incustodydeaths
It’s time for Season 5!! Fuego stopped by the studio today with a message! Coachella Valley Firebirds season opener this Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. — tickets at CVFIREBIRDS.COM
Guess we are not the only ones asking about money in the Desert Recreation District! #therogginreport #coachellavalley #localnews #nbcpalmsprings
8 years lated and $30 MILLION higher … Should the state order an independent audit? Drop a 💬 if you want answers! #cvusd #coachellavalley #audit #therogginreport #nbcpalmsprings
Data centers on pause. ✋ Palm Springs City Council unanimously extended it’s moratorium through August 25, 2028, giving the city time to set zoning rules. What do you think of the decision? 🌴