Heat Advisory Updated
From
Douglass Township Police
Sent
Thu, Aug 6 @ 2:18pm
Description
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 2:12PM EDT until August 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.
* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, western Chester, western Montgomery,
Upper Bucks, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. Northwestern
New Jersey.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
This notification was posted by Douglass Township Police. Douglass Township Police is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
