The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended a Heat Advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.

Heat Advisories are issued when hot weather is expected to cause discomfort and may lead to heat-related illness for some people, especially those who are vulnerable to heat.

• Santa Clarita Valley: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• West San Fernando Valley: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• East San Fernando Valley: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• Santa Susana Mountains: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• Western San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• East San Gabriel Mountains: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• San Gabriel Valley: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• Northwest L.A. County Mountains: Tuesday, July 7 through Tuesday, July 14
• Los Angeles Inland Coast: Wednesday, July 8 through Tuesday, July 14

Public Health recommends the following tips to keep yourself and others safe during excessive heat:

• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day.
• If you must go outside, plan your day to avoid the hottest hours and wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and wear a hat or use an umbrella.
• Cars get very hot inside, even if the windows are cracked open. Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles. Call 911 if you see a child or pet left unattended in a car.
• Check on those at greater risk for heat-related illness, including people who are sick or have chronic conditions, older adults, pregnant women, children, people who live alone, pets, outdoor workers, and athletes.

If you don’t have air conditioning:

• Stay hydrated and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Use your stove and oven less to avoid heating your home.
• Visit a library, cooling center, shopping mall, or another air-conditioned space. If you need help finding a cool space, call 211.

Heat-Related Illness

It’s important to know how to recognize and help someone experiencing a heat-related illness. Call 911 immediately if someone has a high body temperature (103°F or higher), dizziness, nausea, fainting, headache, a fast and strong pulse, confusion, or hot, red, dry, or damp skin.

Watch out for one another. Everyone should take precautions to prevent heat-related illness, but certain groups are more vulnerable, including people with chronic health conditions, older adults, pregnant people, children, those who live alone, pets, outdoor workers, and athletes.

“Heat causes more deaths in the U.S. annually than floods, storms, and lightning combined. Those most likely to get ill during the heat include older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and individuals with chronic medical conditions,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Remember, your safety and the safety of others is crucial during extreme heat conditions. If you or someone around you experiences symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or passing out, seek medical help immediately.”

Local Impact

To check the risk of heat-related impacts for your specific city, visit the National Weather Service HeatRisk website, click “Location Search,” and enter your city, or use the zoom (+) button to view nearby cities. For recommended actions based on your city’s HeatRisk category, review the NWS “Understand HeatRisk” guide.

The NWS HeatRisk takes into consideration:

• How unusual the heat is for the time of year.
• The duration of the heat, including both daytime and nighttime temperatures.
• Whether those temperatures pose an elevated risk of heat-related impacts based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data.

HeatRisk is a comprehensive calculation used by the NWS that combines current weather forecasts, historical climate data specific to each geographic area, and social vulnerability data, including the CDC Social Vulnerability Index, to provide a more detailed and accurate assessment of heat risk than temperature alone.

County and city partners have planned ways to safely operate cooling centers during periods of high heat. Residents without access to air conditioning are encouraged to use free cooling centers, splash pads, and community pools. To find a location near you, click here, or call 211.

Los Angeles County residents and business owners, including people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, can call 211 for emergency preparedness information and referral services. The toll-free service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services are also available at https://211la.org.

For the latest information, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s extreme heat website, sign up for heat advisories, and follow @lapublichealth on social media for updates, safety tips, and advisories.

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS Radio by the LADPH.

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