🌱 40 Dogs Saved In Hazmat Situation + Better Basics Deterring Crime

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Birmingham Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on around town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Birmingham today:

1. In light of the violent crimes throughout Jefferson County, Dr. Josh Klapow is emphasizing the importance of mental health for communities. Klapow, an Associate Professor of Public Health at The University of Alabama, says it's normal to feel frustrated, fearful, or worried about safety. Klapow recommends immersing yourself in an activity that makes you feel calm. (WBRC)
2. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service helped rescue 40 dogs from a hazmat situation in downtown Birmingham. On Monday morning, first responders were called to Dog Days of Birmingham after a cleaner used on the floor inside the building started smoking. First responders also reported that two people at the scene were having difficulty breathing. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. With a grant from the Department of Justice, Better Basics hopes to use reading to deter crime in Birmingham. “Everything we do, we try and bring children up to grade level in reading and math,” Dr. Kristi Bradford, Executive Director of Better Basics Inc. said. Better Basics plans to use the $28,000 for academic and enrichment programs at Central Park and Martha Gaskins Elementary schools. (WBRC)

Today in Birmingham:

• Teen CinePhone Film Contest At Homewood Public Library (All Day)
• Mobile Food Pantry At Levite Jewish Community Center (10:00 AM)
• Stop, Drop & Breathe: Guided Meditation At Birmingham Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Fall is almost here — even if the weather doesn't feel like it. To get yourself in the spirit, grab S'mores latter from Wild Roast, pumpkin loaf from Church Street, and maple praline ice cream from Bendy's. (Bham Now)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Underdog Rescue in Birmingham has Kaya, a Siberian Husky lab mix who is good with kids, dogs, and cats. Click to see all the pets available. (Birmingham Patch)
• Looking for a new job or trying to make a career change? There are currently multiple full-time openings in and around Birmingham. Available openings include human resources, marketing, and truck driving. (Birmingham Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.