06/01/2024
Dear Parents,
The National Weather Service announced Statewide Heat Advisories and Warnings. Impacts may be seen Saturday, June 1st through Thursday, June 6th.
IMPORTANT:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offer the following tips to stay safe during periods of excessive heat:
- Never leave infants, children, dependent adults, the elderly, or pets in a parked car. It can take as little as 10 minutes for the temperature inside a car to rise to levels that can kill, even if windows are cracked open.
- Drink plenty of water, even if not thirsty. Avoid really cold drinks or drinks with caffeine, alcohol, or high sugar content.
- Avoid hot food and heavy meals. Encourage frozen treats such as popsicles between meals.
- Stay in an air-conditioned area as much as possible. Electric fans may provide comfort but will not prevent heat-related illness. Contact your local county or city to learn more about cooling centers and additional resources.
- Limit outdoor activity to when it is coolest, for example during morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas.
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover the face and neck, wear light weight and loose-fitting clothing to keep cool, and apply sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out to protect skin from the sun.
- Monitor those on medications. Many medications increase the likelihood of dehydration.
- To prevent overheating, use cool compresses, misting, showers, and baths. Seek medical attention if the following symptoms are observed: throbbing headache, unconsciousness, red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating), rapid, strong pulse, feeling delirious, or a body temperature above 103 degrees.
- Check the local news for extreme heat alerts and safety tips.
For current weather alerts, please refer to the National Weather Service Alerts page - https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/ca.php?x=1
Check your plans and be ready to check-in with your vulnerable neighbors and friends in case they need help staying cool.
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