The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show is three days away and organizers are hard at work to keep spectators safe. Medical officials are setting up possible treatment centers and getting doctors and nurses in place.
Thousands of people will be at the airport for shows on Saturday and Sunday, some driving their own cars and others riding on shuttle buses and that means that concern is how to keep that many people safe for the time they will be at the air show.
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The medical show staff is already making preparations, putting up two large medical tents at each end of the spectator area and preparing to staff those with doctors and nurses. They also urging people to wear light-colored clothing since they’ll be on the tarmac and paved areas that attract sun and heat. Health officials also want people to remember to stay hydrated throughout the day with plenty of water for themselves and for any children.
The medical staff will also have a medical helicopter on display for the education and information show, but a second medical helicopter will also be on scene to be ready to take anyone that needs immediate high-level care to a local hospital.
Dr. Brandon Amburgey, Air Show Medical Director, said, “I always recommend pre-hydration, starting out the day drinking plenty of water and Gatorade because you are going to sweat whey you come out here. You’ll be hot, the sun will be out. I always recommend that you apply sunscreen, maybe 30 minutes early, so it can soak in. Bring your umbrella, for some shade because you’ll be sitting on the lawn.”
The air show begins at 9 a.m. Saturday morning when the gates open.