MONROE - Green County Emergency Management urges people to be careful to avoid heat-related illness during the hot weather predicted this week. The National Weather Service predicts dangerously hot weather and high humidity Thursday and Friday.
Those without air conditioning are encouraged to make plans to stay with a friend or relative. Green County Emergency Management has coordinated with several cooling centers where people can seek relief. Monroe Fire Station No. 1 and the Behring Senior Center in Monroe will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Brooklyn Community Center at 102 N. Rutland in Brooklyn will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the Brodhead Methodist Church will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other places that may offer relief are libraries, village/city community centers, churches and other public places.
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States and Wisconsin, far exceeding tornadoes, severe storms and floods combined. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
People may develop heat exhaustion, which develops slowly after exposure to heat for several days and if there has been an inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids and electrolytes. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and fainting. If displaying these symptoms, immediately cool down and seek medical attention.
Heat stroke can occur suddenly when the regulating mechanism of a person's body fails due to prolonged exposure to high temperature. Symptoms are extremely high body temperature; red, hot, dry skin; rapid pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion and unconsciousness. Immediately call 911 and cool the victim down with cold water in a shower or hose until help arrives.
Pets and livestock also can suffer from the heat. Make sure animals have access to cool, clean water and shade. If possible, bring pets inside where there is air conditioning. Limit exercising pets to early morning or late evening when it is cooler. Pets can suffer from heat stroke too and symptoms can be heavy panting, glazed eyes and excessive thirst: Veterinary assistance must be sought immediately.
Additional information for hot weather tips and other emergency preparedness tips can be found at http://readywisconsin.wi.gov.
Those without air conditioning are encouraged to make plans to stay with a friend or relative. Green County Emergency Management has coordinated with several cooling centers where people can seek relief. Monroe Fire Station No. 1 and the Behring Senior Center in Monroe will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Brooklyn Community Center at 102 N. Rutland in Brooklyn will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the Brodhead Methodist Church will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other places that may offer relief are libraries, village/city community centers, churches and other public places.
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States and Wisconsin, far exceeding tornadoes, severe storms and floods combined. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, but avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
People may develop heat exhaustion, which develops slowly after exposure to heat for several days and if there has been an inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids and electrolytes. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and fainting. If displaying these symptoms, immediately cool down and seek medical attention.
Heat stroke can occur suddenly when the regulating mechanism of a person's body fails due to prolonged exposure to high temperature. Symptoms are extremely high body temperature; red, hot, dry skin; rapid pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion and unconsciousness. Immediately call 911 and cool the victim down with cold water in a shower or hose until help arrives.
Pets and livestock also can suffer from the heat. Make sure animals have access to cool, clean water and shade. If possible, bring pets inside where there is air conditioning. Limit exercising pets to early morning or late evening when it is cooler. Pets can suffer from heat stroke too and symptoms can be heavy panting, glazed eyes and excessive thirst: Veterinary assistance must be sought immediately.
Additional information for hot weather tips and other emergency preparedness tips can be found at http://readywisconsin.wi.gov.