Thomasville provides "Beat the Heat, life saving tips"
Beat the Heat: Extreme Heat
Heat related deaths are preventable
WHAT:
Extreme heat or heat waves occur when the temperature reaches extremely high levels or when the combination of heat and humidity causes the air to become oppressive.
WHO:
Children
Older adults
Outside workers
People with disabilities
More males than females are affected
WHERE:
Houses with little to no AC
Construction worksites
Cars
HOW TO AVOID:
Stay hydrated with water, avoid sugary beverages
Stay cool in an air conditioned area
Wear light-weight, light colored, loose fitting clothes
During extreme heat the temperature in your car could be deadly.
Outside Temperature 80°
Inside: 109°
Time Elapsed: 20 minutes
Inside: 118°
Time Elapsed: 40 minutes
Inside: 123°
Time Elapsed: 60 minutes
HEAT ALERTS: Know the difference.
HEAT OUTLOOK (Minor): Excessive heat event in 3 to 7 days
HEAT WATCHES: Excessive heat event in 12 to 48 hours
HEAT WARNING/ADVISORY (Major): Excessive heat event in next 36 hours
DID YOU KNOW?
Those living in urban areas may be at a greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than those living in rural areas.
Most heat-related illnesses occur because of overexposure to heat or over-exercising.
Sunburn can significantly slow the skin’s ability to release excess heat.
658 people died in the US as a result of extreme heat in 2011.
$30 BILLION estimated total cost of the 2012 US drought and heatwave.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.thomasville-nc.gov/departments/fire_department/extreme_heat.php
Instructions:
Beat the HEAT!!
