LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a Heat Alert as high temperatures (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit) have been forecast for the Antelope Valley through Saturday, June 27.
“The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds everyone to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with a chronic medical condition who are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat,” states a news release from the county health department.
- Public Health offers the following recommendations during high-temperature days:
- Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day.
- If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours and wear sunscreen. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and bring a hat or umbrella with you.
- Cars get very hot. Never leave children or pets in cars and call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone.
- Beware of heat-related illness, like heat stroke and call 911 if you see these symptoms: high body temperature, vomiting and pale and clammy skin.
- Check on those at risk, like those who are sick, older adults, pregnant women, and children.
- Avoid strenuous workouts wearing face coverings or masks not intended for athletic purposes; this means avoiding contact with others while you work out.
“While it is very important that everyone take special care of themselves, it is equally important that we reach out and check on others, in particular those who are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of high temperatures, including children, the elderly, and their pets,” said Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “High temperatures are not just an inconvenience, they can be dangerous and even deadly. But we can protect ourselves, our families, and our neighbors if we take steps to remain cool and hydrated.”
Davis continues: “It is critically important to never leave children, elderly people, or pets unattended in homes with no air conditioning and particularly in vehicles, even if the windows are ‘cracked’ or open, as temperatures inside can quickly rise to life-threatening levels. If you have an elderly or infirm neighbor who is without air conditioning, check on them throughout the day.”
Los Angeles County residents and business owners, including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs can call 2-1-1 for emergency preparedness information and other referral services. The toll-free 2-1-1 number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 211 LA County services can also be accessed by visiting 211la.org.
[Information via news release from Los Angeles County.]
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Formerly Homeless says
Too bad the homeless people in Lancaster don’t have the 700 bed facility available at the old county building off of Ave. I. Or was it 1,400 beds? Or 1,400 people that would be serviced? It doesn’t matter. LA County gave us a million for the shelter that Rex closed. Then Rex and the boys gave the job to his donor and now there are 104 beds that you have to pay for. $30 million? $32 million? For 104 beds?
Alby says
Alot of homeless here dont want shelter. They just want to push their stolen shopping carts filled with crap all over town waiting for a free handout. Once they’ve exhausted their freebees, they migrate to the next town over and repeat the same cycle while people like myself end up cleaning their disgusting mess. Most of them dont care about this town so why should they be cared about. Too many options have been exausted and too much christian hospitality being taken for granted. I’d rather see that 30 million being used to pay officials to keep them the hell outta here!
surfside 6 says
Happy Humidity!
Weatherman says
The sun’s surface is 1,000,000 degrees. But, it’s a dry heat.