The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for our area, effective Tuesday morning through Friday evening, July 26-29. Expect temperatures to peak in
the 90s on Tuesday. Please remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, and keep out of the sun as much as possible. Please also check up on relatives
and neighbors. Those without access to air-conditioning are encouraged to utilized available air-conditioned public spaces, such as libraries and shopping centers.
For further details, click on the links below:
WWA Summary for Excessive Heat Watch Issued by SEW (weather.gov)
First King County heat wave of 2022 | King County Emergency News (kcemergency.com)
The City of Bothell is opening two cooling centers during this heat wave: Hot Weather Safety | Bothell WA
People who are at highest risk for serious health problems in the heat include:
- People who have medical conditions or take medications that make it harder to regulate body temperature. Encourage people to talk to their healthcare providers to see if their conditions or medications put them at higher risk.
- People aged 65 and older
- Outdoor workers
- Children
How to stay safe in the heat:
- Drink water frequently, even if you’re not thirsty.
- NEVER leave children, pets, or people with limited mobility in a parked car, not even for a minute! Cars get dangerously hot in seconds!
- Limit the time you spend in direct sunlight as much as possible. Take breaks in the shade to cool off.
- If you get hot at home, if possible, spend time in places with air-conditioning, like malls, a “cooling center” set up in cities around King County, movie theaters, or a friend’s home if they have air-conditioning. Playing in fountains, wading pools, and sprinklers can also help cool you down.
- Take a cool shower or bath, or place cool washcloths on your skin.
- Check up on your elderly neighbors and relatives to take these precautions too.
- Employers should plan for frequent breaks and plenty of water for outdoor workers to prevent heat illnesses.
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