Full Notification

Excessive Heat Warning

An excessive heat warning is in effect from now until 6 a.m. Friday, for much of New Jersey. Heat index values around 100 degrees are possible in the afternoon today and tomorrow. An air quality alert is posted statewide for today and tomorrow. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will create dangerous conditions today through Friday. Take precautions to prevent heat stress for children, elderly, people who work outside, and pets.

EXTREME HEAT PREVENTION MEASURES

 • Older adults (65+), infants, and children and people with chronic medical conditions are

    more prone to heat stress.

• Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat related illness

• Drink cool, nonalcoholic beverages and increase your fluid intake, regardless of your

   activity level. If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water

   pills, ask how much you should drink while the weather is hot.

• Wear appropriate clothing. Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

• Sunburn affects your body's ability to cool itself.

• When going outside, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses

   and use sunscreen.

• Try to limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

• When working in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers.

• Never leave children or pets in a parked car, even if the window are cracked open

• When leaving your car, check to be sure everyone is out of the car, do not overlook children

    who may have fallen asleep.

• Avoid hot foods and heavy meals - they add heat to your body.

• Drink plenty of fluids and replace salts and minerals in your body. Do not take salt tablets

   unless under medical supervision.

• Dress infants and children in cool, loose fitting clothes. Make sure their heads and faces are shaded.

• Limit sun exposure.

• Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets and leave water in a shady area.

• Check on elderly neighbors or those with medical conditions.

HEAT STROKE

    Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate it temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106 degrees within 10-15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.

RECOGNIZING HEAT STROKE - WARNING SIGNS MAY INCLUDE:

• Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees orally)

• Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)

• Rapid, strong pulse

• Throbbing headache

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Confusion

• Unconsciousness

WHAT TO DO

If you see any of these signs, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim. Do the following:

• Get victim to a shady area

• Cool the victim rapidly using whatever methods you can. For example, immerse the victim in a           

   tub of cool water; place the person in a cool shower; spray the victim with cool water from a

   garden hose; sponge the person with cool water; or if the humidity is low, wrap the victim in a

   cool wet sheet and fan him or her vigorously.

• Monitor body temperature and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101-

  102 F

• If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call the hospital emergency room for further

  instructions.

• Do not give the victim fluids to drink

• Get medical assistance as soon as possible.

STAY INFORMED

  Listen to local news and weather channels during extreme heat conditions for health and safety updates.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

DIAL 9 - 1 - 1

OR CONTACT

THE ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

(732) 566 - 2054