FCFRD News Blog : Hot Start To Week! Keep Your Cool And Practice Heat Safety!

Press release from the FCFRD News Blog:

June 28, 2021

It is going to be hot today and through most of this week. Temperatures expected in the mid to upper 90’s with Heat Index of 100-110 degrees possible through Thursday. Very important that county residents know how to practice heat safety and stay cool.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat is a leading cause of extreme weather-related deaths in the United States. However, heat related deaths are totally preventable.

Take a moment to learn how to practice heat safety wherever you are during the week. Also know the symptoms of Heat-Related Illness.

If possible, make sure to stay hydrated and in shaded or air-conditioned places. Also check on your friends and neighbors. Please see links below for more information.

Heat safety tips: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

Seguridad del calor consejo:   https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-espanol-calor 

Accessible information can be found HERE: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

This press release was produced by the FCFRD News Blog. The views expressed here are the author’s own.