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Heat Watches and Warnings
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Typical summer temperatures in California contribute to approximately 20 deaths per year. The July 2006 Heat Wave in California was responsible for the death of 140 people over a 13 day period. It could take a number of days of oppressive heat for a heat wave to have a significant or quantifiable impact. Heat waves typically affect the lives of vulnerable populations.
Excessive Heat Watch: Is issued 36-48 hours in advance of an event to give advance notice of the possibility of excessively hot conditions.
Excessive Heat Warning: Is issued 0-36 hours in advance of an excessive heat event that is expected to last 2 days or more. Criteria consists of a heat index of at least 105 degrees F for more than 3 hours per day or 2 consecutive days, or heat index more than 115 degrees F for any period of time.
When heat watches or warnings are announced, the City of Anaheim will also announce the availability of cooling centers located throughout Anaheim.
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Ways to Say Cool
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Staying Cool Indoors: Use your air conditioner to cool your home. If you don't have air conditioning, visit public facilities such as shopping malls, community centers or libraries to stay cool. Do not rely on electric fans as your primary cooling device during a heat wave. When the temperature is in the high 90's or higher, a fan will not prevent heat-related illness. A cool shower or bath is a more effective way to cool off.
Drinking more fluids, especially water: Don't wait until you are thirsty.
Wear loose-fitting, light colored clothing: Also wear a hat to protect against the sun.
Checking often on those at high-risk: This includes older adults, those with chronic medical conditions, people with disabilities, those who take certain medications and children. Make sure their air conditioner is turned on, or offer to take them to a cooler place.
Draw the blinds: Close the blinds or curtains early in the day to keep the house cooler.
Ceiling fans: Adjust the blades of ceiling fans to turn counter-clockwise to create more down draft and cool you.
Run cool water on your wrists: Or, splash water on your face. Even taking a cool shower to feel relief from the heat.
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Cooling Center Locations |
500 W. Broadway (714) 765-1880 Mon.-Fri: 11am-8pm Sat: 10am-6pm Closed Sunday 2650 W. Broadway (714) 765-5075 Mon.-Thurs: 11am-8pm Fri. & Sat: Noon-6pm Closed Sunday 1340 S. Euclid (714) 765-3625 Mon.-Thurs.: Noon-8pm Fri.: Noon-6pm Sat. & Sun.: Closed 901 S. Sunkist (714) 765-3576 Mon.-Thurs.: Noon-8pm Fri.: Noon-6pm Sat. & Sun.: Closed 400 Scout Trail (714) 974-7360 Mon.-Thurs: 11am-8pm Fri.: 10am-6pm Sat. & Sun.: Closed
8201 Santa Ana Canyon
(714) 765-3887
Mon.-Wed.: 11am-7pm
Thurs.: 11am-6pm
Sat.: 10am-5pm
Fri. & Sun.: Closed
Downtown Community Center
250 E. Center St.
(714) 765-4500
Mon.-Fri.: 9am-5pm
Sat.: 8am-4pm
Sun.: 8am-8pm
Brookhurst Community Center
2271 W. Crescent Ave.
(714) 765-3373
Mon-Fri.: 9am-3:30 pm
Sat. & Sun.: Closed
West Anaheim Youth Center
320 S. Beach Blvd.
(714) 765-6400
Mon.-Fri.: 2 pm-8pm (6/1-6/20)
Mon.-Fri.: 10am-8pm (6/21-8/29)
Sat.: 9am-7pm
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Heat Illness Warning Signs
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Prolonged exposure to excessive temperatures may cause serious conditions like heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can even be fatal.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or vomiting and dizziness.
Warning signs of heat stroke may include an extremely high body temperature, unconsciousness, confusion, hot and dry skin (no sweating), a rapid, strong pulse, and a throbbing headache. If symptoms of heat stroke occur, immediately call for medical assistance. Move the person to a shady area (preferably indoors with air conditioning) and begin cooling their body with water.
Recommended precautions to prevent heat related illnesses include:
- Drink plenty of water; don't wait until you are thirsty.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
- Avoid unnecessary sun exposure; wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim, when in the sun and use sunscreen.
- Avoid unnecessary exertion if you are outside or in non-air conditioned buildings. If you are working outdoors, take frequent rest and refreshment breaks in a shaded area.
- Never leave children, elderly people or pets unattended in closed cars or other vehicles.
- Check on those who are at high risk to make sure they are staying cool - including seniors who live along, people with heart or lung disease, and young children.
- Stay cool indoors - if your home is not air conditioned, visit public facilities such as shopping malls and libraries to stay cool.
For more information on heat related illness, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.
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Sincerely,
Mary Jo Flynn
City of Anaheim Fire Dept.
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Sign Up to Receive Emergency Alerts
|  | Anaheim Alert is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations with useful information and updates by sending text messages to your email account and/or wireless device. Anaheim residents and volunteers are encouraged to sign-up for the service.
To register, sign on to www.anaheim.net and click on the Anaheim Alert logo.
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Receive phone calls to your home or cell phone during emergencies
|  | AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies and certain community events. By registering with AlertOC, time-sensitive voice messages from the County or Anaheim may be sent to your home, cell or business phone. Text messages may also be sent to cell phones, e-mail accounts and hearing impaired receiving devices.
To register, sign on to http://bos.ocgov.com/alertoc/alertoc.asp
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