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Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 9 PM MST /9 PM pdt/ Wednesday.

Posted by: salflores , June 21, 2016

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Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 9 PM MST /9 PM pdt/ Wednesday.

  • Affected area: Southeast California including El Centro. And Southwest Arizona including Yuma.
  • Temperature: Highs generally ranging from 112 to 117 degrees with little overnight relief.
  • Impacts: heat related illness will be likely for those doing strenuous activity outdoors, or those with health conditions that do not have adequate access to air conditioning. If untreated, some illness events could be fatal.

Everyone should take the following precautions to reduce the risk of heat related illness and injury:

  • Seek air-conditioned environments during peak heat hours, such as at stores, malls, theaters, etc.  All Parks, Recreation and Marine Community Centers are designated cooling centers; for a list of Community Centers and their hours, visit http://bit.ly/LBCoolingCenters.
  • Check on frail elderly or home-bound individuals, and young children to make sure they are not affected by the heat.
  • Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or asleep in the direct sunlight.
  • Remain hydrated by drinking water before, during, and after outdoor activities.
  • Make sure pets have plenty of shade and water to drink.
  • Take frequent breaks while working or playing outdoors.
  • Wear loose-fitting, light weight, light colored clothing; wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover the face, ears and neck if you’ll be outside.
  • Apply sunscreen (at least SPF 15) 15 minutes before going outdoors and re-apply at least every two hours – sunscreen prevents skin cancer.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid beverages that have caffeine or alcohol.
  • Plan strenuous outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day; limit time outside during peak heat hours.
  • Pace physical activities, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually.
  • Wear sunglasses that provide 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. Chronic exposure to the sun can cause cataracts.
  • Move to a cooler location at the first sign of heat illness (dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps).  Rest and slowly drink a cool liquid.
  • Prevent children from drowning by providing adult supervision at all times and having an entry-proof barrier that surrounds the pool or spa.

For more information on how to stay healthy during hot weather, please visit the Health Department’s website at www.longbeach.gov/health.

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