HEAT SAFETY TIPS
Extreme Heat
During the summer, unusually high temperatures (10◦ or more above the average high temperatures) can last for days or weeks. According to the National Weather Service, heat kills more people in the U.S. than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined.
- Elderly people (65 years and older), infants, children, people with chronic medical conditions and pets are more prone to heat stress.
- During extreme heat conditions spend time in air-conditioned locations such as shopping malls,public libraries, or heat-relief shelters in your area.
- listen to local news and weather channels for health and safety updates.
- Drink col, non-alcoholic beverages and increase your fluid intake.
- Know the symptoms and avoid heat stroke, heat exhaustion and sunburn.
Drought
Lake Mead’s water level has dropped more than 100 feet since 2000. The Colorado river system is facing the worst drought on record . As Lake Mead water levels decline, there is a possible reduction of available Colorado River water for the community’s use.
Families can prepare for droughts, by:
- Making sure that water is used wisely in the home and around the garden.
- Looking for dripping taps, leaky pipes and reducing wasted water.
- Installing a rainwater tank and taking shorter showers.
- Flowing water restrictions.
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