(KFVS) - When temperatures and heat indices soar, pet owners are advised to take special precautions to keep pets safe. High temperatures can be deadly for pets left without a cool, shady place to rest and plenty of water.

The Humane Society of Missouri offers these tips:

MISSOURI (KFVS)- The Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program will provide about $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres enrollment this year.

Although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forestland owners interested in CSP should submit applications by June 14 to their local NRCS office to ensure they are considered for this year's funding. The deadline was extended from May 31.

The voluntary program allows producers to go the extra mile in conserving natural resources while also maintaining or increasing the productivity of their operations.

PERRYVILLE, MO (KFVS) - A summer camp in Perryville Elementary began with crafts, swimming-and safety drills.

Every student at "Camp Curiosity" started the summer program with a review of disaster and intruder safety protocols, and a classroom tornado drill, according to school leaders.

“We kept it informal and let the boys and girls ask questions until they were comfortable with the procedures and familiar with where they should go,” Assistant Principal Mike Wortmann said. “Our teachers and volunteers did an excellent job with the drill. We want to be prepared for anything that could happen."

Assistant Superintendent Russell Leek said that Perry County School District 32 conducts regular drills during the school year as well.

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