Cooling Center at Fire Rescue Station
With the weekends forecast, North Yarmouth Fire Rescue will have the Fire Station available as a cooling center. For any questions, please contact Chief Payson @ 207-829-3025 or email: firechief@northyarmouth.org
Heat Safety & Risk
Follow @NWS for heat advisories & excessive heat warnings so you can #BeatTheHeat this summer
Do you know the difference between a Heat Outlook, Watch, & Warning? Learn them today: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat #BeatTheHeat
Stay safe from the heat by drinking a lot of water, staying indoors, & calling 911 if you see someone suffering from a heat emergency: www.ready.gov/heat #BeatTheHeat
When a child's temp reaches 107 degrees-they die. Call 911 & act fast if you see a child in danger. #HeatStrokeKills
Heat Wave: Prolonged period of excessive heat, often with excessive humidity: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat #BeatTheHeat
Listen to local weather forecasts to prepare for extreme heat #BeatTheHeat
Extreme heat makes the body work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Know the facts & prepare: www.ready.gov/heat #HeatSafety
Each year approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat. Get the 411 on #HeatSafety www.ready.gov/heat
Did you know that urban residences are at greater risk of the effects of prolonged #heat than rural and suburban residences? www.ready.gov/heat#HeatSafety
Stay Indoors
Roughly 40% of unwanted heat buildup in our homes is through windows. Use awnings or curtains to keep the heat out! #BeatTheHeat
#BeatTheHeat by staying indoors and in the shade. More tips for the entire family on www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-facts/extreme-heat #BeatTheHeat this summer!
Tip: Check the weather stripping on doors and windows to keep the cool air in. #BeatTheHeat
Extreme heat can often lead to #blackouts. Don't be in the dark, learn how to prepare at: www.ready.gov/power-outage #HeatSafety
Fans alone aren’t enough in high heat + high humidity. Get inside in A/C or go to a public place like the library, museum, or shopping mall to #BeatTheHeat
During extreme heat, stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. www.ready.gov/heat #BeatTheHeat
Enter your zip code at www.211.org to find cooling-off centers near you! #SummerSafety #BeatTheHeat
Contact your local Office of Emergency Management to find a cooling-off center near you. #BeatTheHeat
Reduce Heat Impact
In extreme heat, dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays. #BeatTheHeat
Check on your pets frequently to ensure they are safe during extreme heat. #BeatTheHeat
Keep strenuous activity to a minimum during the hottest parts of the day (11am-2pm) and use a buddy system! #SummerSafety
#BeatTheHeat tip: Check on seniors, people who are ill or may need extra help frequently.
Make sure you drink LOTS of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration, heat stroke & more. #SummerSafety
During extreme heat drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. #HeatSafety
Got heat cramps? Rest in a cool place & drink a beverage containing electrolytes and sodium, like a sports drink. #BeatTheHeat
Recognize when someone is suffering from dehydration or heat stroke & act quickly! Learn the signs: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html #SummerSafety
Here’s a sizzling summer tip - Get trained in first aid to learn how to treat heat-related emergencies! #SummerSafety
Have you ever experienced the "urban heat island effect?" Learn more about #HeatSafety and how to prepare at www.ready.gov/heat
Video: #HeatSafety information and tips in American Sign Language https://youtu.be/0DZFOJowvb8
#BeatTheHeat by making water your beverage of choice during extreme heat over soda to prevent dehydration.
During extreme heat, check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone. #SummerSafety
High heat and humidity cause the body to work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Stay indoors with air conditioning. More tips at www.ready.gov/heat #HeatSafety
Too hot to play outside? www.ready.gov/kids offers plenty of games and activities that will help children learn and prepare for emergencies as they play! #SummerSafety
Don’t forget about your pets. Share these tips from the Humane Society to keep pets safe in the heat: http://bit.ly/1RRltIL #BeatTheHeat
Car Safety
NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles! Heat can rise in a car, up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes! #BeatTheHeat
Even with the windows rolled down, only minutes in a hot car can be deadly for your pet! NEVER leave your pets in the car! #PetPreparedness #HeatSafety
If you see a kid in a hot car- act fast! You could save a life! #HeatstrokeKills #HeatSafety
Heat related deaths ARE preventable! Look before you lock!http://www.weather.gov/heat