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"HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT JUNE 18-21"

San Luis, Arizona - An Extreme Heat Advisory In Effect For San Luis Yuma And The Phoenix Area From 10:00 A.M. Morning To 8:00 P.M. Thursday Night.

The National Weather in Phoenix has issued an Excessive Heat Warning - which is in effect from 10:00 a.m. this morning to 8:00 p.m. Thursday.

• Avoid going outside, unless absolutely necessary. Stay inside, in air conditioned buildings, as much as possible.


• If you have to go outside, limit your time and exposure to the heat.


• Drink plenty of water. If your Physician has prescribed "water pills" or limited your fluids because of a cardiac condition, check with them before boosting your water intake.


• Be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related emergencies; when in doubt: CALL 9-1-1


• Check on those who are at risk; the elderly and young.


• Do not, for any reason or for any length of time, leave a infant, child, elderly or pet inside of a vehicle. Temperatures within a closed vehicle can exceed 120°F within a very short amount of time.

Be Safe,
Hank

Hank Green, EFO, CPM
Fire Chief
City of San Luis Fire Department
928.341.8550
Predictions are that temperatures will reach 110 to 116 degrees with overnight lows only dropping into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.

That is why we urge the public to avoid strenuous activities outdoors, drink plenty of water wearing light and loose clothing.

Below you will find a few precautionary/preparedness actions to take:

• Take extra precautions when working outside.


• When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.


• Know the signs and symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.


• Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing, when possible, and drink plenty of water.


• Do not, for any reason or for any length of time, leave a infant, child, elderly or pet inside of a vehicle. Temperatures within a closed vehicle can exceed 120°F within a very short amount of time.

Last be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat related emergencies; when in doubt: CALL 911.

For additional information on this, go to the National Weather Phoenix website at www.weather.gov/phoenix.

Please direct all current and future media inquiries to Karin Meza at (928) 920-5332 or email kmeza@cityofsanluis.org

 

Jun. 19th, 2012