Highlands County Board of County Commissioners, Government issued the following announcement on August 21.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High temperatures in the mid 90s with heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Inland Hillsborough and Inland Manatee counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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