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Heat > Prepare Yourself |
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| Temperatures
that hover 10 degrees or more above
the average high temperature for the
region and last for several weeks are
defined as extreme heat. Reference
- CDC |
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Prepare
Yourself
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- Have
a supply of water on hand to prevent dehydration,
as well as ample sunscreen to protect your
skin against
the sun’s harmful rays.
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- Install
window air conditioners snugly; insulate
if necessary.
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- If
you have an air conditioner, make sure
that it works properly before the summer
begins.
Check air-conditioning ducts for
proper insulation.
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- Install
temporary window reflectors (for use between
windows and drapes), such as aluminum foil-covered
cardboard,
to reflect heat back outside.
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- Weather-strip
doors and Cover windows that receive morning
or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings,
or louvers. (Outdoor awnings or louvers
can reduce the heat that enters a home
by up to 80 percent.)
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Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared
Your Emergency Preparedness Team
Kings County Fire Department - Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com |
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