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(Buffalo, NY) With the region's current and early in season heat wave motion center is offering links to Hot Weather Safety related information, to keep yourself and your furry friends safe.
Heat and Safety for pets:
Health Related:
Centers for Desease Control offer the following suggestions and information during peak heat periods:
"Extreme Heat•People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to properly cool themselves. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs. Older adults, young children, and persons with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to these illnesses and are at high risk for heat-related death.
•Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat. When temperatures are extremely high, take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones:
◦Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level.
◦Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If you do not have air conditioning, visit a shopping mall or public library for a few hours or call your local health department to find any heat-relief shelters in your area.
◦Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
◦NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
◦Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke"
Heat and Driving
