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When his son, Dare, takes the field with the Houston Texans, as the fans cheer in the stands, Gregory Ogunbowale says, “I’m just praying nothing bad happens.”
MILWAUKEE – After Buffalo Payments security Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a sort out throughout Monday night time’s sport vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, a Milwaukee NFL father says he worries each time his son steps on the sector.
Gregory Ogunbowale’s son, Dare, performs for the Houston Texans. He stated when his son takes the sector, he says a prayer for Dare’s well being.
The worry is widespread within the stands. With followers cheering, Ogunbowale prays.
“I am simply praying that nothing unhealthy occurs,” stated Ogunbowale.
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Dare Ogunbowale performed for Marquette College Excessive College after which the Wisconsin Badgers.
“It’s a life-long dream, however it’s unlucky,” stated Ogunbowale. “It’s unlucky. It’s unlucky.”
After what unfolded on the sector Monday night time in Cincinnati, Ogunbowale stated he felt instant sympathy for Hamlin’s household.
“I might empathize with the dad and mom immediately. Immediately,” stated Ogunbowale. “I imply, how are they going to get on the sector?”
Whereas it is unclear what triggered Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, docs say CPR is vital to saving somebody’s life.
“As fast as you may get your fingers on their chest and begin doing CPR, the higher,” stated Dr. Ben Weston, Medical College of Wisconsin.
In case you are round somebody experiencing potential cardiac arrest, you need to carry out CPR, seize an AED machine and name 911.
“The chest compressions are going to be the place the cash is at, so to talk,” stated Will Fischer, Aurora Well being Care.
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It is OK for those who’re undecided use an AED.
“You open it up. You flip it on,” stated Dr. Weston. “Normally, there’s voice directions. It’ll say, ‘Push this button.’”
Docs say CPR coaching is the most effective plan of action.
As for Gregory Ogunbowale, he stated he hopes followers will bear in mind gamers are people, it doesn’t matter what jersey they sport.
“These younger males are doing the most effective they’ll, placing their well being on the sector and in peril each time they step on the sector,” stated Ogunbowale.
Ogunbowale shouldn’t be the daddy of 1 skilled athlete however two. His daughter, Arike, performs for Dallas within the WNBA.
Milwaukee, WI
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Mostly clear Monday night with temperatures dropping into the negative single digits inland to low single digits near the lake. A cold weather advisory has been issued for inland areas from 3AM to 9AM Tuesday. Wind chills below -20F are likely.
The cold continues Tuesday and Wednesday with morning wind chills -10 to -20 below zero. Afternoon wind chills remain from -5 to 5. Temperatures begin to warm by the end of the week back in the low 40s by Friday. However, another big drop comes in time for the weekend.
Milwaukee, WI
As temperatures drop, here’s where you can stay warm this winter | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Editor’s note: We are republishing these resources to help our neighbors as temperatures continue to dip.
As cold weather moves in, warming centers are now open where people in need can stay warm this winter, Milwaukee County officials have announced.
Centers are operating from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. General walk-in hours will begin at 8 p.m. daily.
A warming center is a short-term emergency shelter where people can go to stay warm when temperatures or wind chill become dangerously low.
Here’s a list of warming centers that are open through March 31:
Unity Lutheran Church, 1025 E. Oklahoma Ave.
Guest House of Milwaukee, 1216 N. 13th St. You can call 414-345-3240 for more information.
St. Ben’s, 930 W. State St. You can contact 414-271-0135 for more information. The coordinated entry team is available in person on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Repairers of the Breach, 1335 W. Vliet St. You can call 414-934-9305 for more information. You can find the coordinated entry team in-person on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission, 830 N. 19th St. You can call 414-344-2211 for more information.
For questions about a particular warming center, contact the organization itself.
For more emergency or long-term resources, you can reach out to Milwaukee County’s Coordinated Entry team. Coordinated Entry is available 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1, texting your ZIP code to TXT-211 or visiting 211 Wisconsin.
Find out how you can help by visiting the Milwaukee Coalition on Housing & Homelessness’ website here.
Check out the Wisconsin Department of Health Services or the Milwaukee Health Department for more tips on staying warm.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee house fire near 28th and Hadley; bitter cold adds to challenge
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 28th and Hadley on the city’s north side on Monday, Jan. 13.
House fire challenges
What we know:
Firefighters were dispatched to the home just before 10:30 a.m. Monday – and noticed fire coming from the second floor of the 2 ½ story residence.
Officials tell FOX6 News everyone in the building got out safely. However, a couple of people were taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.
House fire near 28th and Hadley, Milwaukee
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Firefighters say the bitter cold being experienced on Monday added extra challenges to the firefight. As they put it, fire hydrants were “being difficult.”
What we don’t know:
Fire officials have not indicated what may have caused this fire.
FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post as more information becomes available.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Fire Department.
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