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The National Weather Service
has issued a Heat Advisory for today,
beginning at 1pm through tomorrow, July 22 at 10pm.
With temperatures expected
to stay in the 90s throughout the weekend, Oakland County Health Division
recommends everyone, especially older adults, follow these tips for staying
safe in extreme heat. People aged 65 years or older are less likely to sense
and respond to changes in temperature.
- Drink more water than usual and do
NOT wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Check on a friend or neighbor and have
someone do the same for you.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored
clothing.
- Never leave grandchildren in a parked
car. Also, do not leave pets in parked cars – they can suffer heat
sickness too.
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings as
much as possible and avoid direct sunlight by keeping shades closed. If
unavailable, utilize libraries, malls, and other public facilities.
- Seek medical care immediately if you
have, or someone you know has, symptoms of heat-related illness like
muscle cramps, headaches, nausea, or vomiting.
Contact your local city,
village, or township office for cooling centers in your area. For more
information about extreme heat, visit www.cdc.gov/extremeheat. For up-to-date public health information, follow Public
Health Oakland on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest @publichealthOC.
 
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