Heat Relief Information
*The following information was sent to North Park Central via the Neighborhood Services Department
Friends,
The heat is coming on hard and fast this week. The Heat Relief Network (Phoenix) offers free water and indoor locations to cool off. Locations on the downloadable map are marked hydration stations and/or cooling refuge locations for anyone needing to get out of the heat. Download Heat Relief Network Map (PDF)Heat Relief Network Info:
Heat related illness and deaths are preventable. Review these tips to stay safe during extreme heat!
Do you know what triggers an excessive heat warning? An Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when there is a High or Very High Heat Risk. During periods of excessive heat, it's best to remain indoors. Should you find yourself outside in the elements, here's how to protect yourself:
When possible, utilize indoor facilities that accommodate physical activity
Plan outdoor activities for the coolest times of the day
Limit and reduce duration of outdoor activity
Take frequent breaks
Provide drinking water before, during, and after the activity
Drink more water than usual. Avoid drinks with sugar, alcohol and caffeine
Pace physical activity
Plan for cool-down recovery time in the shade if possible following an outdoor activity
Wear light colored clothing, wide-brimmed hats
If you are outdoors, know the signs of heat exhaustion. Are you feeling faint or dizzy? Are you pale or is your skin clammy? See the warning signs below.
Heat affects everyone differently. In order to better address heat risk and allow you to prepare for upcoming heat events, the NWS has developed the experimental HeatRisk forecast. The NWS HeatRisk forecast provides a quick view of heat risk potential over the upcoming seven days.
Stay safe all!
