Staying safe during extreme heat
Understanding the different levels of heat alerts can help you respond appropriately and stay safe. See our tips to avoid the dangers of extreme heat.
Understanding the different levels of heat alerts can help you respond appropriately and stay safe. See our tips to avoid the dangers of extreme heat.
When the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning for our area, it means you should take action to help yourself and others avoid heat-related illnesses and life-threatening situations. Extreme heat causes more fatalities than any other weather-related event. It’s crucial to recognize heat-related symptoms and know how to action: