The National Weather Services has forecasted a potential record breaking Heat Wave this weekend in L.A. County starting Friday September 12th through Monday September 15th. Temperatures are forecasted to reach into near 90’F in the coastal areas and even hotter inland, with areas of inland L.A. County reaching into the triple digits.
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department would like to remind the public to be safe in the hot weather!
Heat Safety Messages:
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
- Avoid arduous work or athletics in the peak daytime hours when it is the hottest
- Wear plenty of sunscreen when outdoors for extended periods
- Avoid hot, enclosed places, such as cars.
- Never leave children or pets unattended in a car parked in the sun!
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Steps to Take After Recognizing Heat-Induced Illness
- Call 911.
- Get the person out of the sun and into a cool area. An air-conditioned area is ideal, but moving someone into the shade will also help.
- Apply water to help the person cool off.
- Apply ice to the neck or armpits, where large blood vessels are close to the surface.
- Remove any heavy clothing.