Heat Safety
Heat Safety & Risk
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Follow @NWS for heat advisories & excessive heat warnings so you can #BeatTheHeat this summer
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Do you know the difference between a Heat Outlook, Watch, & Warning? Learn them today. #BeatTheHeat
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Stay safe from the heat by drinking a lot of water, staying indoors, & calling 911 if you see someone suffering from a heat emergency, follow these steps to #BeatTheHeat
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When a child's temp reaches 107 degrees-they die. Call 911 & act fast if you see a child in danger. #HeatStrokeKills
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Heat Wave: Prolonged period of excessive heat, often with excessive humidity Get more info. #BeatTheHeat
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Listen to local weather forecasts to prepare for extreme heat. #BeatTheHeat
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Extreme heat makes the body work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Know the facts & prepare. #HeatSafety
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Each year approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat. Get the 411 on #HeatSafety.
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Did you know that urban residences are at greater risk of the effects of prolonged #heat than rural and suburban residences? Get more details. #HeatSafety
Stay Indoors
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Roughly 40% of unwanted heat buildup in our homes is through windows. Use awnings or curtains to keep the heat out! #BeatTheHeat
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#BeatTheHeat by staying indoors and in the shade. Get more tips for the entire family. #BeatTheHeat this summer!
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Tip: Check the weather stripping on doors and windows to keep the cool air in. #BeatTheHeat
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Extreme heat can often lead to #blackouts. Don't be in the dark, learn how to prepare. #HeatSafety
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Fans alone aren’t enough in high heat + high humidity. Get inside in A/C or go to a public place like the library, museum, or shopping mall to #BeatTheHeat
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During extreme heat, stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. #BeatTheHeat
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Enter your zip code at www.211.org to find cooling-off centers near you! #SummerSafety #BeatTheHeat
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Contact your local Office of Emergency Management to find a cooling-off center near you. #BeatTheHeat
Reduce Heat Impact
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In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. #BeatTheHeat
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Check on your pets frequently to ensure they are safe during extreme heat. #BeatTheHeat
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Keep strenuous activity to a minimum during the hottest parts of the day (11am-2pm) and use a buddy system! #SummerSafety
- #BeatTheHeat tip: Check on seniors, people who are ill or may need extra help frequently.
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Make sure you drink LOTS of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration, heat stroke & more. #SummerSafety
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During extreme heat drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. #HeatSafety
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Got heat cramps? Rest in a cool place & drink a beverage containing electrolytes and sodium, like a sports drink. #BeatTheHeat
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Recognize when someone is suffering from dehydration or heat stroke & act quickly! Learn the signs. #SummerSafety
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Here’s a sizzling summer tip - Get trained in first aid to learn how to treat heat-related emergencies! #SummerSafety
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Have you ever experienced the "urban heat island effect?" Learn more about #HeatSafety and how to prepare.
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Video: Watch this video for #HeatSafety information and tips in American Sign Language
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#BeatTheHeat by making water your beverage of choice during extreme heat over soda to prevent dehydration.
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During extreme heat, check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone. #SummerSafety
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High heat and humidity cause the body to work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Stay indoors with air conditioning. Get more tips. #HeatSafety
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Too hot to play outside? www.ready.gov/kids offers plenty of games and activities that will help children learn and prepare for emergencies as they play! #SummerSafety
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Don’t forget about your pets. Share these tips from the Humane Society to keep pets safe in the heat. #BeatTheHeat
Car Safety
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NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles! Heat can rise in a car, up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes! #BeatTheHeat
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Even with the windows rolled down, only minutes in a hot car can be deadly for your pet! NEVER leave your pets in the car! #PetPreparedness #HeatSafety
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If you see a kid in a hot car- act fast! You could save a life! #HeatstrokeKills #HeatSafety
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Heat related deaths ARE preventable! Look before you lock! Get tips on preventing heart related deaths.