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Extreme Heat

What you should know about Extreme Heat

Call 9-1-1 in case of emergency

Call 2-1-1 to find food and shelter

Know what to do before, during, and after extreme heat

  • Create a communications plan with your family before extreme heat hits
  • Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car
  • Listen to local officials

Heat Safety & Risk

  • Listen to the local media for heat advisories & excessive heat warnings so you can beat the heat this summer
  • Do you know the difference between a Heat Outlook, Watch, & Warning
  • Stay safe from the heat by drinking a lot of water, staying indoors, and calling 911 if you see someone suffering from a heat emergency.
  • When a child's temperature reaches 107 degrees Fahrenheit, there is a risk of death. Call 911 and act fast if you see a child in danger.
  • Extreme heat makes the body work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.
  • Each year approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat.
  • Did you know that urban residences are at greater risk of the effects of prolonged #heat than rural and suburban residences? For more go here.

Stay Indoors

  • Roughly 40% of unwanted heat buildup in our homes is through windows. Use awnings or curtains to keep the heat out!
  • Beat the heat by staying indoors and in the shade
  • Tip: Check the weather stripping on doors and windows to keep the cool air in
  • Fans alone aren’t enough in high heat plus high humidity. Get inside where it is air-conditioned or go to a public place like the library, museum, or shopping mall
  • During extreme heat, stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun
  • Go here to find cooling centers in our area
Last modified:Monday, August 16, 2021 - 13:31
- Author: BridgetB