An excessive heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday through Thursday at 8pm.
Below are a few tips to help you stay cool and safe during this heat advisory. Stay Hydrated
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Once you feel thirsty, you are probably already dehydrated, so drink plenty of water throughout the day. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and sugary drinks such as sodas and juices as it can make dehydration worse.
For pet owners, remember that your pets also need to stay hydrated so ensure your pets have plenty of water throughout the day.
Remember to Bring Your Pets Indoors
To prevent your pet from overheating, take these simple precautions provided by ASPCA experts:
- Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid.
- Know the symptoms of an overheating pet such as panting, difficulty breathing, drooling, or increased heart rate.
- Animals with flat faces, like Pugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heatstroke since they cannot pant as effectively
- Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle.
Keep pets hydrated
Check up on Elders and Young Children
It is important to check up on young children and elderly who you know live alone. A quick call or visit to remind them about safe practices during excessive temperatures and reminding them to stay hydrated can help save lives. I
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About Heat Waves
(Info from the Red Cross) In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally, 10 degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity.
You will likely hear weather forecasters use these terms when a heatwave is predicted in your community:
- Excessive Heat Watch – Conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours.
- Heat Advisory – Heat Index values are forecasting to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs= 100-105° Fahrenheit).
- Excessive Heat Warning – Heat Index values are forecasting to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs= 105-110° Fahrenheit).
Things to Remember During a Heat Wave
- Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles, temperatures in vehicles rise above outside temperatures quickly
- Stay hydrated by drinking WATER
- Avoid extreme temperature changes.
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing
- Avoid doing strenuous activities during the warmest parts of the day
- If working outdoors, take frequent breaks.Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
Antioch Cooling Stations
- Antioch Senior Center/Nick Rodriguez Community Center at 213 F Street; 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Antioch Community Center at 4703 Lone Tree Way; 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
