Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Keep cool, stay hydrated, stay indoors, and if outside, remember to keep practicing heat safety measures and apply sunscreen. #HeatAwareness #azwx

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Today wraps up #HeatAwareness Week! We hope you enjoyed all of our heat safety information and tips. Stay safe this summer everyone!

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Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Keep cool, stay hydrated, stay indoors, and if outside, remember to keep practicing heat safety measures and apply sunscreen. #HeatAwareness

Hiking is one of the major recreational activities in the Desert SW. Especially in northern AZ!

Do you know how to hike safely this summer?
-Hydrate often!
-Wear light-colored clothing.
-Apply sunscreen frequently.
-Hike during the cooler parts of the day.

#HeatAwareness #AZwx

On the final day of #HeatAwareness Week, we're joined by a park ranger at @DeathValleyNPS to share how to be safe in the park this summer!

☀️ Bring water & salty snacks.
☀️ Avoid hiking in lower elevations.
☀️ If your vehicle breaks down, stay with it until another comes by!

Hiking is one of the major recreational activities in the Desert Southwest.
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Do you know how to hike safely this summer?
🥾 Hydrate often!
🥾 Wear light-colored clothing.
🥾 Apply sunscreen frequently.
🥾 Hike during the cooler parts of the day.

#HeatAwareness

Pets Are Family, Too!

Remember, if the asphalt is too hot for your feet, it's too hot for their feet.
-Dog shoes or booties help protect their feet.
-Keep your pets inside with plenty of water.
-Never leave pets in a car unattended.

#HeatAwareness #AZwx

Take extra precaution when working outside during extreme heat days. Remember to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade. Be familiar with the warning signs of heat related symptoms and monitor yourself and friends for signs of illness. #HeatAwareness osha.gov/heat

NEVER leave children, disabled adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! On average, 38 kids die each year from being left in a vehicle. 88% are under 3 years old. 54% were forgotten by a caregiver. #LookBeforeYouLock #HeatAwareness

Today's #HeatAwareness Week topic is 'Take Action'! Make sure you are keeping yourself, loved ones, and friends safe this summer by practicing these heat safety tips.

Never, Never, NEVER leave children, disabled adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! #HeatAwareness #AZwx

On Day 4 of #HeatAwareness Week, NWS Las Vegas meteorologists (and their pets) share some dangers that vehicles pose this summer.

🌡️ Never leave children or pets in vehicles unattended.
🌡️ Leave a shoe, device, or wallet in the back to remember to check the backseat.

Pets Are Family, Too! 💕

Remember, if the asphalt is too hot for your feet, it's too hot for their feet.
🐶 Dog shoes or booties help protect their feet.
🐱 Keep your pets inside with plenty of water.
🐰 Never leave pets in a car unattended.

#HeatAwareness

The #1 weather-related killer in Arizona is extreme heat. Last year, Arizona hospitals saw 3,268 heat-related emergency department visits and a record of 671 deaths occurred according to @AZDHS. Check out this video for more information. #HeatAwareness

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Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain #WeatherReady #HeatAwareness

Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Ensure that your loved ones and neighbors are safe from the heat and remain #WeatherReady #HeatAwareness #AZwx

Extremely hot weather can cause sickness & even death. It's important to stay up to date with the weather forecast & be on the lookout for Excessive Heat Watches & Warnings and Heat Advisories from the NWS.

NWS Hazards & Warnings: wrh.noaa.gov/map/

#HeatAwareness #AZwx

HeatRisk (wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/) is used to trigger the issuance of Excessive Heat Watches & Warnings.

In general, High or Very High HeatRisk signals that unusually hot weather is expected and outdoor activities or running errands are not "business as usual." #HeatAwareness

Riesgo de Calor (wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/heatrisk/) se usa para activar la emisión de Vigilancias/Avisos de Calor Excesivo.

En general, cuando Riesgo de Calor es alto o muy alto indica que el calor extremo y las temperaturas no son aptas para actividades al aire libre. #HeatAwareness

Extremely hot weather can cause sickness & even death. It's important to stay up to date with the weather forecast & be on the lookout for Excessive Heat Watches & Warnings and Heat Advisories from the NWS.

NWS Hazards & Warnings: wrh.noaa.gov/map/
#HeatAwareness