Preparing for High Heat

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Major heat risk will impact NorCal late this week into the holiday weekend with widespread triple digit temperatures in the Valley. Now is the time to plan ahead for adequate cooling & hydration, especially if you have outdoor plans for the holiday weekend! Dial 2-1-1 to connect with your county for available resources and cooling centers. 

El mayor riesgo de calor afectará a NorCal a fines de esta semana hasta el fin de semana festivo con temperaturas generalizadas de tres dígitos en el Valle. ¡Ahora es el momento de planificar con anticipación para un enfriamiento e hidratación adecuados, especialmente si tiene planes al aire libre para el fin de semana festivo! Marque el 2-1-1 para conectarse con su condado para conocer los recursos disponibles y los centros de enfriamiento.

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General Resources and Cooling Center locations:

Call 2-1-1 for assistance in locating a cooling center in your county.
Summer preparedness resources: listoscalifornia.org/summer

As California approaches another extreme heat wave in the coming days, it remains important to push out helpful resources to remind our communities how to stay safe.  The Governor’s Office has released resources which can be found below. 

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/07/11/heat-ready-ca-will-help-californians-stay-safer-from-extreme-heat/

http://www.heatreadyca.com/

Prepare Early and Plan:

  • Stay alerted and sign up for county emergency notifications and alerts
  • Use a cooling center when available and needed
  • Contact your Service Coordinator for support

Stay Cool (During the Hottest Times of the Day):  

  • Avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors.  
  • Wear lightweight, light colored, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.  

Stay Hydrated:  

  • Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty; drink sports drinks (in moderation with water) to help replace electrolytes lost during exercise. 
  • Avoid sugary, alcoholic, and very cold drinks.  
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.   

Stay Connected:  

  • Monitor people at high risk of heat-related illness including infants and young children; people 65 years of age or older; individuals with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.  
  • Californians are also encouraged to check on their neighbors call or visit vulnerable people, and offer to pick up groceries, medication, and other necessities. Older adults, young children and babies, people with chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant are most vulnerable.
  • Use a buddy system when working in the heat.  
  • Keep pets indoors, with plenty of water. 

Stay Informed: 

  • Check the local news for weather forecasts, extreme heat alerts, and cooling centers.  

Qué significa esto:

  • Este nivel de calor afecta a cualquiera que no tenga un enfriamiento efectivo o una hidratación adecuada.
  • Considere cancelar las actividades al aire libre durante el calor del día.
  • Mantenerse hidratado y permanecer en un lugar fresco.