Jefferson Parish Government: HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR JEFFERSON PARISH

Press release from the Jefferson Parish Government:

June 14, 2021

Stay Indoors, Drink Fluids, Check on Elderly

JEFFERSON, LA - The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of Jefferson Parish from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, June 14, 2021 due to high temperatures and humidity. The heat index is expected to reach 110 during this period of time. The heat advisory covers all areas in Jefferson Parish, except for Grand Isle.

All residents are advised to limit their time outdoors, stay inside an air-conditioned room, drink plenty of fluids, and check on elderly family, friends and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

High temperatures can cause a number of heat illnesses, including heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The symptoms of heat stroke include red skin that is hot to the touch; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. If someone is experiencing heat stroke, you should call 9-1-1, move them to a cool place and cool them down with water if possible. Do not give them anything to drink.

For more information from the CDC, including heat-related health tips and warning signs of heat illness, visit Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness | Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | CDC.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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This press release was produced by the Jefferson Parish Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.