Corte Madera: Prepare For Hot Temperatures

Press release from the Town of Corte Madera:

October 14, 2020

Prepare for Hot Temperatures

Stay Cool. Stay Hydrated. Stay Informed.

During a heat wave, it is important to take precautions in order to prevent serious health effects for heat-related illnesses. People are effected differently and if you're and older adult, someone who is socially isolated, or someone with chronic medical conditions or mental health conditions, you might be most vulnerable to extreme heat. Please take some time to learn some tips on preparing for the high temperatures and how to stay cool. Below are links to the CDC's Extreme Heat Guide and Marin Health and Human Services "Staying Cool and Safe in Warm Weather" tips. The CDC also has hot weather tips and a page on warning signs and symptoms related to heat illnesses. Lastly, you can watch a short, one-minute video on how to stay cool in extreme heat provided by the CDC Director of Office of Noncommunicable Diseases, Injury, and Environmental Health. All pages and the video are linked below.

• CDC's Extreme Heat Guide
• CDC's page on Warning Signs and Symptoms
• CDC's Hot Weather Tips
• How to Stay Cool in Extreme Heat - video
• Marin HHS's tips

This press release was produced by the Town of Corte Madera. The views expressed are the author's own.