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LEFD <br />Updates <br />Severe Weather Awareness Week – Extreme Heat. We wrap up Severe Weather <br />Awareness Week, our focus today is Extreme Heat safety. <br />As we move into the warmer months, it's important to stay informed on how to keep <br />yourself heathy and safe during those sweltering hot days. <br />Never Leave Children, Disabled Adults or Pets in Parked Vehicles! <br />Each year, dozens of children and untold numbers of pets left in parked vehicles die <br />from hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is an acute condition that occurs when the body <br />absorbs more heat than it can handle. Hyperthermia can occur even on a mild day. <br />Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to <br />a dangerous level for children, pets and even adults. Leaving the windows slightly <br />open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more <br />severe on children because their bodies warm at a faster rate than adults. <br />Safety tips... <br />The National Weather Service will issue advisories or warnings when the heat index <br />is expected to have a significant impact on public safety. The common guidelines for <br />the issuance of excessive heat warnings is when the maximum daytime index is <br />expected to reach 105, and the nighttime low temperature does not fall below 75 or <br />80 degrees. <br />Here are some tips to follow to ensure that heat-related problems do not impact <br />you... <br />- Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated or rescheduled to <br />the coolest time of the day. Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available <br />place, not necessarily indoors. Dress for summer. Lightweight, light-colored clothing