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