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Code Red Issued In Montgomery County As Region Braces For Heat

County officials are warning of the oppressive air mass that could put the most vulnerable residents at risk.

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NORRISTOWN, PA — Officials in Montgomery County are warning residents ahead of this week's coming extreme heat. A "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency was issued Monday, warning that conditions over the next few days could become dangerous to public health.

The declaration is in place from noon Monday to 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, June 30.

"Code Red Hot Weather Health Warnings are issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100ºF or greater," county officials said in their announcement. "Heat index values will be at or above 100º between noon and 6 p.m. each of those days. Such conditions can be deadly, and residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and exhaustion."

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The county has services available to the public, specifically to those vulnerable residents who are most at-risk, including the elderly, young children, and the homeless. If you need emergency shelter, call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898-211.

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Health officials have the following advice for residents to weather the weather:

  • Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
  • If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed in the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day.
  • Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
  • Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building, such as a mall, library, or senior center if available. If not, seek rest in the shade.

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