Waarschuwingen, Atascadero State Hospital Fire Department

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 8:40PM PDT until July 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT...Temperatures up to 83 expected. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains, San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Southern Salinas Valley, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.