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<\/p>\nSan Andreas, CA…Weather in Calaveras County is expected to exceed temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit this coming weekend. High temperatures cause over 700 heat related deaths in the United States every year. Staying safe during the summer heat can help prevent heat related illnesses or even death.<\/p>\n
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Calaveras County Health Officer, Dr. Rene Ramirez, reminds the public, \u201cBe sure to pay attention to warning signs of heat-related illnesses, such as heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or vomiting, paleness, tiredness, or dizziness.\u201d Common heat-related illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, cramps, sunburn, and rash, and can lead to death. Heat-related illnesses and death are preventable.<\/p>\n
It is advised to stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible to prevent heat-related illnesses. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to local cooling zones like the library or open businesses\u2014even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. The following cooling zones will be open this weekend:
\n\uf0b7 San Andreas Library \u2013 1299 Gold Hunter Road, San Andreas, CA
\n\uf0b7 Arnold Library \u2013 1065 Blagen Road, Arnold, CA \u2013 10:00 am \u2013 4:00pm<\/p>\n
To learn more about the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, visit the CDC’s page on heat-related illness.<\/p>\n
Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness<\/p>\n
A very high body temperature can damage the brain and other vital organs. Some health conditions can make it harder for the body to stay cool in hot weather. These include old age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn and drug and alcohol use.<\/p>\n
When temperatures are very high stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed. Make sure to:
\n\uf0b7 Drink Plenty of Fluids
\n\uf0b7 Stay Cool Indoors
\n\uf0b7 Wear Light Clothing and Sunscreen
\n\uf0b7 Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully
\n\uf0b7 Pace Yourself
\n\uf0b7 Check Your Car for Pets and Children
\n\uf0b7 Use a Buddy System \u2013 check on friends, neighbors, and family<\/p>\n
What to Do
\nIf you or someone you know is suffering from heat-related illness, below are steps for what to do:
\nHeat Stroke:
\n\uf0b7 Call 9-1-1 right away \u2013 heat stroke is a medical emergency
\n\uf0b7 Move the person to a cooler place
\n\uf0b7 Help lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath
\n\uf0b7 Do not give the person anything to drink
\nHeat Exhaustion:
\n\uf0b7 Move to a cool place
\n\uf0b7 Loosen clothes
\n\uf0b7 Put cool, wet cloths on body or take a cool bath
\n\uf0b7 Sip water
\n\uf0b7 Get medical help right away if: someone throwing up; symptoms get worse; or symptoms last longer than 1 hour
\nHeat Cramps:
\n\uf0b7 Stop physical activity and move to a cool place
\n\uf0b7 Drink water or a sports drink
\n\uf0b7 Wait for cramps to go away before you do any more physical activity
\n\uf0b7 Get medical help right away if: cramps last longer than 1 hour; someone is on a low-sodium diet; or someone has heart problems
\n(Source: CDC; Spanish version):<\/p>\n
If you have a pet or a companion animal:
\nPets and companion animals feel the heat just as much as humans do and they can also suffer from heat-related illnesses. Know the symptoms of overheating for animals, including excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness or lethargy, stupor or even collapse, excessive thirst, and vomiting. Help protect the health of pets and other companion animals during an extreme heat event by taking these steps<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Never leave pets in a parked vehicle. Even cracked windows won’t protect your pet from suffering from heat stroke, or worse, during hot summer days.
\n\uf0b7 Provide your pet with fresh, cool water every day in a tip-proof bowl.
\n\uf0b7 Don’t force animals to exercise when it is hot and humid. Exercise pets early in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are cooler.
\n\uf0b7 Bring pets inside during periods of extreme heat.
\n\uf0b7 Ensure pets have plenty of shade and shelter if kept outside. Remember, the shade pets have in the morning will either change or diminish as the sun moves throughout the day and may not protect them.
\n\uf0b7 Asphalt and concrete can get very hot and cause severe burns on the pads of your pet’s feet.
\n\uf0b7 Older and overweight pets are more likely to overheat during hot weather.
\n\uf0b7 Animals with flat faces are more susceptible to heat stroke since they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with older and overweight pets, should be kept in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible.
\n\uf0b7 Keep your pet well-groomed, but resist the temptation to shave off all of their hair to keep them cool. A pet’s coat will protect it from getting sunburned and acts as a cooling insulation for most animals.<\/p>\n
Visit The Humane Society for more heat-related pet safety tips.<\/p>\n
For more information on heat related illness prevention and awareness, please visit the California Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness site or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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