Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Safety Guide

Please take precautions when outdoors (see below). Extreme heat is the deadliest weather hazard . When temperatures exceed 90 degrees, those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include children up to four years of age, adults over the age of65, people who are overweight, and people who are ill or on certain medications. Cool Down at the Wilsonville Library The Wilsonville Library,8200 SW Wilsonville Rd.,is the best place to escape the heat duringpeak high-temperature hours. When it is deemed necessary, the Library extends its operating hours to provide temporary shelter for those in need of a cool, indoor setting. The City of Wilsonvilleunderstands the importance of water conservation , and limits watering at City parks and facilities. During dry and hot spells, your lawn may turn brown. It is not dead, and will revive itself when wetter weather returns. To provide natural ground shade and help your soil retain water, mow your grass2-3 inches long. Event Schedule Disruptions When necessary, City events may be canceled or postponed.Check here for details when necessary. Water Features to Remain Open Through Sept. 8 Because of the hot weather, the fountains at Town Center Park and Murase Plaza are now scheduled to remain in operation, 10 am-8 pm, through Sunday, Sept. 8. When visiting, avoidprolonged exposure to excessive heat, stay hydrated and use sunscreen! Our water feature hotline View phone number on click.appcast.io) details any maintenance outages. Receive Emergency Alerts The PublicAlerts.orgwebsite, which offers additional tips for withstanding extreme heat , is maintained by thePortland Bureau of Emergency Managementand theRegional Disaster Preparedness Organizationon behalf of the region.Partner agenciescontribute to content. PublicAlertsallows people to opt-in to receive emergency notifications by text, email, or voice message. This could include information about power outages, evacuation notices and other critical information. Check in with family, friends and neighbors, especially older adults and people with chronic medical problems, as they are more vulnerable to heat-related illness. Older adults who need transportation to a cooling center or other assistance can call SMART's Dial-a-Ride at503-682-7790. If you don’t have air conditioning at home, try to spend as much time as you can where air conditioning is used. Indoor shopping malls are a good place to stay cool, as are movie theaters and other indoor entertainment and dining establishments. In addition to staying in air-conditioned locations as much as possible, community members are also urged to: Open windows late at night or first thing in the morning to let cooler air in, then close themto keep the cooler air inside. Avoid using fans as your primary cooling device. Mist yourself with a spray bottle, and use the fan to get the cooling benefits of evaporation. Disability, Aging and Veteran Services has a limited supply of free electric fans for individuals ages 60 and up in Washington County. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Drink plenty of fluids even whenyou don’t feel thirsty. Water is best. Limit sugary drinks, caffeine and alcohol. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen. Compete outdoor exercise/activities in the early morning, when temperatures arecooler. Avoid strenuous activity in the heat of the day. Take cool showers or baths. Use cold packs or cooling towels Close your blinds and curtains to keep sunlight out. Wear a life jacket and take other safety precautions in rivers and lakes. People suffer heat-related illness when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Very high body temperatures may damage the brain or other vital organs. Old age, youth (age 0-4), obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug use and alcohol use.conditions can limit the ability to regulate temperature. Heat stroke,the most serious heat-related illness, occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Warning signs may include: An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F) Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating) Rapid, strong pulse Confusion If you see these signs, call 9-1-1 for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim. Get the victim to a shady area and 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. Never leave pets in cars during periods of excessive heat, not even for a minute!Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die. To keep pets safe and cool, we recommend these tips from the Humane Society . City Hall -2ndFloor 29799 SW Town Center Loop E Wilsonville, OR 97070 Get Directions Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io After hours emergency: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilsonvilleparksandrec