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The National Weather Service has issued the following infromation regarding high temperatures into mid to upper 90s from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 11.
Affected areas include Mountains of San Benito County and Interior Monterey County, East Bay Interior, North Bay Interior, Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Santa Clara Hills.
Those sensitive to heat, such as the homeless, elderly, children, and pets will be at risk for heat-related illnesses. Those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration will be at the greatest risk.
Instructions:Drink plenty of fluids, stay cool, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the symptoms of heat stroke include:
- Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech
- Loss of consciousness (coma)
- Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating
- Seizures
- Very high body temperature
- Fatal if treatment delayed
The CDC advises taking the following steps to treat a worker with heat stroke:
- Call 911 for emergency medical care
- Stay with the worker until emergency medical services arrive
- Move the worker to a shaded, cool area and remove outer clothing
- Cool the worker quickly, using the following methods:
- With a cold water or ice bath, if possible
- Wet the skin
- Place cold wet cloths on the skin
- Soak clothing with cool water
- Circulate the air around the worker to speed cooling
- Place cold wet cloths or ice on the head, neck, armpits, and groin; or soak the clothing with cool water