City Of Cupertino: Heat Advisory In Cupertino Friday, July 9 Through Sunday, July 11

Press release from the City of Cupertino:

07/08/2021

The National Weather Service has issued an Heat Advisory in effect from Friday, July 9 at noon through Sunday, July 11 at 11 p.m.. Temperatures in Cupertino are expected to hit mid to mid-90s all days. Overnight cooling is forecasted to reach the low to mid-60s.

The Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Avenue, will be open to the public as a cooling center on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Additional cooling center locations throughout the County can be found at Hot Weather Safety.

Hot Weather Safety Tips

• Drink plenty of water: Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, or lots of sugar because they will speed up fluid loss.
• Limit physical activity: Avoid physical activity during the hottest time of the day—10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Never leave people or pets in a closed, parked car.
• Stay in air-conditioned areas, whenever possible.
• Cool off by taking a bath or shower: Cool, plain water baths or moist towels work best. Do not cool children in alcohol baths.
• Wear cool clothing: Lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing can help you keep cool. Cotton clothes are good because they let sweat evaporate.
• Do not bundle babies: Babies do not handle heat well because their sweat glands are not fully developed. Do not put them in blankets or heavy clothing.
• Cover your head: Wear a wide-brimmed, vented hat or use an umbrella when outdoors because your head absorbs heat easily.
• Wear sunglasses and sunscreen: Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher when outdoors.
• Rest often in shady areas: Find shady places to cool down when outdoors.
• Check on frail or elderly family, friends, or neighbors often.

Older Adults and Individuals with Chronic Medical Conditions

• During peak heat hours stay in an air-conditioned area, whenever possible.
• Older adults and those on certain medications may not exhibit signs of dehydration until several hours after dehydration sets in. Stay hydrated by frequently drinking cool water. If you’re on a special diet that limits liquids, check with your doctor for information on the amount of water to consume.
• Stay out of the sun if you do not need to be in it. When in the sun, wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim, and loose-fitting, light-colored clothing with long sleeves and pants to protect against sun damage. And remember to use sun screen and to wear sunglasses.

Infants and Children

• It is illegal to leave an infant or child unattended in a vehicle (California Vehicle Code Section 15620).
• Infants and young children can get dehydrated very quickly. Make sure they are given plenty of cool water to drink.
• Keep children indoors or shaded as much as possible.
• Dress children in loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing.

This press release was produced by the City of Cupertino. The views expressed here are the author’s own.