The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a HEAT ADVISORY from 1 pm today until 7 pm on Wednesday. This advisory includes most of Greene County and should be taken seriously.
The Heat Index could be as high as 107 degrees today & Wednesday, with high temperatures close to 94 degrees in some parts of the area.
HEAT ADVISORY TIPS
Outdoor Activities
§ Slow down. Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Those particularly vulnerable to heat such as children, infants, older adults (especially those who have pre-existing conditions, take certain medications, living alone or with limited mobility), those with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.
§ Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
§ Minimize direct exposure to the sun. Sunburn reduces your body’s ability to dissipate heat.
Eating and Drinking
§ Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads. If you pack food, put it in a cooler or carry an ice pack. Don’t leave it sitting in the sun. Meats and dairy products can spoil quickly in hot weather.
§ Drink plenty of water, non-alcoholic and decaffeinated fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you are on a fluid-restrictive diet or have a problem with fluid retention, consult a physician before increasing consumption of fluids.
§ Do not take salt tablets unless specified by a physician.
Cooling Down
§ Use air conditioners or spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries.
§ Use portable electric fans to exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air.
§ Do not direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself when room temperature is hotter than 90°F. The dry blowing air will dehydrate you faster, endangering your health.
§ Take a cool bath or shower.
Check on Others
§ Check on older, sick, or frail people who may need help responding to the heat. Each year, dozens of children and untold numbers of pets left in parked vehicles die. Keep children, disabled persons, and pets safe during heat waves
