The western United States is experiencing excessive warmth that may proceed by means of Wednesday, September 7. Throughout the state, temperatures are 10 to twenty levels hotter than regular, with temperatures anticipated to climb this weekend. Excessive warmth endangers susceptible Californians, together with our aged and people with well being considerations.

State businesses and departments have gathered assets and knowledge to assist the general public keep secure, cool, and related throughout this warmth wave:

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Ideas for how one can keep secure throughout excessive warmth: 

• In case you don’t have an air conditioner, go to a shopping center or public constructing for a couple of hours. In case you should be outdoor, put on light-weight clothes and sunscreen, keep away from the most well liked elements of the day, and keep away from strenuous actions.
• Sweating removes wanted salt and minerals from the physique. Keep away from drinks with caffeine (tea, espresso, and soda) and alcohol.
• Test on family and friends and have somebody do the identical for you. If somebody who’s aged or has a well being situation, verify on them twice a day. Look ahead to indicators of warmth exhaustion or warmth stroke. Know the signs of heat-related sickness and be prepared to assist.
• Discover cooling facilities in your space by contacting your county or calling your native well being division, or discover one at Cooling Facilities | California Governor’s Workplace of Emergency Administration
• Employers who’ve questions or want help with office well being and security packages can name Cal/OSHA’s Session Providers Department at 800-963-9424. Complaints about office security and well being hazards may be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district workplace. Cal/OSHA’s Warmth Sickness Prevention program contains enforcement of the warmth regulation in addition to multilingual outreach and coaching packages for California’s employers and employees. Cal/OSHA inspectors can be conducting unannounced inspections checking for compliance at worksites all through the state.

Cal ISO has issued Flex Alerts for right this moment, Saturday, September 3. There could also be extra Flex Alerts over the vacation weekend and early subsequent week as nicely. Californians are inspired to pre-cool their houses earlier than 4 PM, then flip up thermostats to 78 levels or increased if well being permits and keep away from utilizing main home equipment from 4 – 9 PM.

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