Hot Weather Health Warning Issued for Montco on Tuesday

The Montgomery County Commissioners, based on the recommendation of the county health department and a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, issued a Hot Weather Health Warning or “Code Red” for Montgomery County beginning at noon Tuesday, July 17 and ending 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, unless extended by the commissioners.

A Hot Weather Health Warning is issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100º F or greater.

Such conditions have been associated with excess mortality, and residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and exhaustion.

Those especially at risk are very young children, elderly adults, and people with chronic medical conditions and/or taking certain medications.

Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.

Here are some helpful tips on how to alleviate the effects of the hot weather:

• Drink plenty of water and wear light weight, light colored, and loose fitted clothing.
• If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed during the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day.
• Keep cool by seeking an air conditioned building if available, or seek rest in the shade.

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For general Hot Weather and Heat Exhaustion/Stroke information check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.asp