Local National Weather Service has some great tips to stay safe as the temperatures keep setting records. Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body; that can occur with even a short period of exposure. To stay safe be sure to limit outdoor activities. It is vital to drink plenty of water. It is very important to wear light clothing and sunscreen. If you need to work outdoors, do it early or very late in the day.It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter but especially in this heat. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway. Kids play in cars or wander outside and get into a car and shockingly can die from the heat in just 10 minutes! A reported 33 children died in hot cars in 2022.
