HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR DENT COUNTY

HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
*WHAT…Heat index values ranging from 100 to 107 degrees expected.
*WHERE…Portions of central and south central Missouri.
*WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* 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.

Babies are at higher risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) if they get too hot during sleep. Overbundling, or using multiple layers of clothes or blankets, can make baby overheat, especially when the room temperature is already warm. It’s important to remember that baby’s body is still learning how to regulate temperature, so being in a hot room or wearing too many layers can get in the way of this learning and self-regulation process.
To prevent overheating and reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related deaths, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents and caregivers dress baby in infant sleep clothing , such as a wearable blanket. Baby’s head and face should stay uncovered during sleep, including removing baby’s hat when indoors, and the room should be at a temperature that is comfortable for the caregiver. Parents and caregivers should also watch out for signs of overheating, such as sweating or the chest feeling hot to the touch. Use our Interactive Safe Sleep Environment Tool to learn about safe sleep for babies, and then apply what you learned to your own living space. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3d9rmj9 #SafeToSleep #SIDS