[NFBSea] FW: Media release: Public Health urges those more sensitive to heat to take precautions for high temperatures this week

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Media release: Public Health urges those more sensitive to heat to take
precautions for high temperatures this week

 


High temps forecast this week. People who are more sensitive to heat should
take precautions. 

 

	
 


	




 
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Public Health urges those more sensitive to heat to take precautions for
high temperatures this week


 





Summary

The Puget Sound region is forecast to experience high temperatures this
week. Public Health - Seattle & King County urges those who are at
higher-risk for health problems in the heat to take precautions to stay
cool. While daytime temperatures will be lower than what King County
experienced last summer, temperatures are forecast to remain higher than
normal overnight, which makes people more vulnerable to health problems from
the heat.

Story

High temperatures are forecast for the Puget Sound Region this week. Heat
can be deadly, but deaths from heat are preventable. Public Health - Seattle
& King County urges those who are at higher-risk for health problems in the
heat to take precautions. Serious health problems from heat include kidney
failure, stroke, and heart attacks. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are also
risks.

The National Weather Service has issued a
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SAvRziuSl2Lc/s/9192615/br/141546584482-l> heat advisory for King County,
beginning noon on Tuesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29. Based on the
National Weather Service's HeatRisk forecast, King County is forecast to
reach the second highest level ("red"), defined as a high risk for much of
the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without
effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Some areas of east King County
are forecast to reacg the highest level ("magenta"), defined as a very high
risk for the entire population.

While daytime temperatures will be lower than what King County experienced
last summer, temperatures are forecast to remain higher than normal
overnight, which makes people more vulnerable to health problems from the
heat.

Who is at higher risk?

If you are in one of these groups, take extra precautions to stay cool,
drink water, and take breaks from the heat:

*	Older adults (65 and older)
*	Young children
*	People with chronic health conditions or mental illness
*	Athletes who exercise outdoors
*	Outdoor workers
*	People living unsheltered or homeless
*	People who take medications that increase sensitivity to the heat,
including those for allergies and colds, thyroid, depression, heart/blood
pressure, and weight loss. Check with your doctor about your health
conditions and medications.

Guidance during hot weather:

*	Check on your neighbors, friends, and family in the area -
particularly seniors and people with medical conditions - to ensure they are
not suffering heat illness at home.
*	Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty. Limit
or avoid caffeine and alcohol as they can be dehydrating.
*	Keep your home cooler by shutting blinds or drawing curtains during
the day. Open blinds at night to let hot air escape.
*	Use fans or air-conditioners, if you have one. Put ice under a fan
to circulate cool air.
*	Spend time in air-conditioned buildings (such as malls, movie
theaters, libraries, or cooling centers) if you can, and avoid direct
exposure to the sun.
*	Do outdoor activities in the cooler morning or evening hours.
*	Cool your body quickly by wearing a wet scarf, bandana or shirt.
*	Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even with windows cracked
open. It only takes a few minutes for severe medical problems and even death
to occur.
*	Use life jackets or other flotation devices on the water to prevent
drowning.

For more tips on staying safe during extreme heat, visit
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www.kingcounty.gov/beattheheat.

Where to stay cool: 

Some cities in King County are opening cooling centers. Here are some
resources for finding more information about cooling centers:

*	The King County Office of Emergency Management shares information
about what cooling centers are available on its
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*	Local malls (
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libraries, and movie theaters are all good places to cool off.
*	Most
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open and can be used as cooling shelters. Only some
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air conditioning; check for locations and times of operation.

For media: 

Public Health will make every effort to share information with the media
during the expected heat event. Public Health will release preliminary data
on heat-related illness surveillance, including numbers of emergency
department visits and EMS calls for heat-related illness, and any
heat-related deaths reported by the King County Medical Examiner's Office.
Each day's information will be reported the following day around 4 PM,
starting on Wednesday, July 27.

These updates will be sent via our normal system for distributing media
releases. You do not need to request daily heat updates from Public Health. 

More information:

*
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*	Blog:
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*	Blog:
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9Yi2NTCc/s/9192615/br/141546584482-l> Feeling the Heat? Maybe it's Your
Medication. 
*	Blog:
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Extreme Heat (from June 2021)

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Providing effective and innovative health and disease prevention services
for more than two million residents and visitors of King County, Public
Health - Seattle & King County works for safer and healthier communities for
everyone, every day. More at
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Keep up with the latest Public Health news in King County by subscribing to
the department's blog, Public Health Insider. 

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