TransparencyExcessive Heat Warning
California is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures expected
over 100 
degrees this week. High
temperatures are expected to last through July 13th. Extreme heat
is the most dangerous type of severe-weather event in the U.S.,
but we can take action to prepare our loved ones and communities
for extreme heat events and related power outages. Learn what to
do before, during, and after to help keep everyone safe and
healthy.
What to do before a heat wave:
- Drinking enough water is one of the most important things you
can do to prevent heat-related illness.
- Certain medical conditions and medications may mean you need to drink more water. Talk to your healthcare provider.
- Gather food, water, and medicine in advance because stores and pharmacies might be closed.
- Take action to keep your home cool
- Cover windows with drapes or shades.
- Weather-strip doors and windows.
- Use window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
- Add insulation to keep the heat out.
- If you do not have air conditioning in your home, identify a
place where you can spend the warmest part of the day during an
extreme heat event.
- Contact a nearby neighbor, friend or relative who has air conditioning.
- Check to see if shopping malls or public libraries are open.
- Find out if your community plans to open public cooling centers.
Resources:
National Weather
Service
Cooling and Clean Air Center for ages 12 – 24
Cooling and Air Center
211
Sacramento