{"id":1173,"date":"2016-06-16T17:16:29","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T00:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2016-06-16T17:16:29","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T00:16:29","slug":"county-issues-excessive-heat-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/16\/county-issues-excessive-heat-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"County issues an Excessive Heat Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"

County of San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare has issued an excessive heat warning for extreme high temperatures expected for the inland and desert regions this coming weekend and into the following week. Temperatures above 105\u00b0F will be seen from Sunday<\/span><\/span> to Tuesday<\/span><\/span>, and into Wednesday for the desert regions. Monday<\/span><\/span> is expected to be the hottest day, reaching up to 111\u00b0F in the desert and some inland areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs temperatures rise, we want to remember to check on those most vulnerable, the elderly, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children, the homeless or poor and people with chronic medical conditions,\u201d said Dr. Ohikhuare. \u201cWe also need to remember not to leave children or pets in hot cars, not even for a moment, since temperatures can quickly rise and become deadly.\u201d<\/p>\n

High or unusually hot temperatures can affect one\u2019s health. Take the necessary precautions to prevent serious health effects such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke by following the tips below.<\/p>\n

Stay cool
\n\u2022 Stay in air-conditioned buildings.
\n\u2022 Find an air-conditioned Cooling Center open to the public by dialing the United Way\u2019s toll-free resource telephone line at 2-1-1, or online at http:\/\/211sb.org\/cooling-centers<\/a>
\n\u2022 Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
\n\u2022 Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when it is the hottest part of the day, and avoid direct sunlight.
\n\u2022 Do not leave infants or children in a parked vehicle, even in the shade with windows cracked, temperatures can reach over 120 degrees inside. Their abilities to cool through sweating are not as developed as adults.
\n\u2022 Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
\n\u2022 Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature.
\n\u2022 Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors at least twice a day.<\/p>\n

Stay hydrated
\n\u2022 Drink water more than usual and don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re thirsty to drink.
\n\u2022 Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working.
\n\u2022 Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
\n\u2022 Make sure your family, friends and neighbors are drinking enough water.<\/p>\n

Remember, pets are vulnerable to high temperatures too, but are unable to vocalize their distress. Some signs of heat distress in pets can include heavy panting, difficulty breathing, lethargy, excessive thirst, and vomiting. You can help prevent a heat emergency by taking these steps.<\/p>\n

For Pets
\n\u2022 Leave your pets extra water.
\n\u2022 Bring pets inside during periods of extreme heat.
\n\u2022 Ensure they have plenty of shade if kept outside. Remember, the shade your pets have in the morning will either change or diminish as the sun moves throughout the day and may not protect them.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t force animals to exercise when it is hot and humid. Exercise pets early in the morning or late in the evening.
\n\u2022 Do not let pets stand on sidewalks or hot asphalt to avoid burning their paws.
\n\u2022 Never leave pets in a parked vehicle, even in the shade with windows cracked, temperatures can reach over 120 degrees inside. The vehicle is quickly turned into a furnace and can kill any animal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

County of San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare has issued an excessive heat warning for extreme high temperatures expected for the inland and desert regions this coming weekend and into the following week. Temperatures above 105\u00b0F will be seen from Sunday to Tuesday, and into Wednesday for the desert regions. Monday is expected to …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1174,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-san-bernardino-county"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1173"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1173\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inlandempirepress.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}