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The Douglas County Health Department urges residents to prepare as the region is expected to experience a dangerous and prolonged stretch of extreme heat.
DCHD recommends:
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (typically 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing.
• Stay in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.
• Check on family members, neighbors, and friends, especially seniors, and those living alone.
• Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles, even briefly.
Cooling centers are available throughout Douglas County for those in need of relief from the heat. For a list of cooling stations, visit: https://www.thresholdcoc.org/news/cooling-stations-2024.
Residents should be alert for signs of heat exhaustion, including heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and headache.
If left untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, fainting, and a lack of sweating despite high body temperature.
If you suspect heat stroke, call 911 immediately.
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