The following is a press release issued by Mendocino County Public Health:
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning beginning 11 AM Tuesday, July 2nd through 8 PM Saturday, July 6 2024.
Public Health is issuing an Excessive Heat Advisory to the Ukiah and Redwood Valley areas, where high temperatures are forecast to exceed 110 degrees with limited overnight relief with lows near 70, although the rest of the county will also experience extreme heat away from the coast.
Mendocino County Public Health is coordinating with the City of Ukiah, the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services, and the Mendocino County Department of Social Services to monitor the evolution of this Excessive Heat Event and open Cooling Centers as needed.
Mendocino County is not currently under a Red Flag Watch, nor scheduled for a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff event.
Excessive heat poses a real health risk, particularly to those who work outdoors, the elderly, young children, pregnant women and those with chronic diseases. Mendocino County Deputy Health Officer Dr. Charles Evans is urging residents to make a plan to stay cool and look out for friends and neighbors:
“Keep in close contact with family, friends and neighbors, especially those who have preexisting medical conditions or work outdoors. It’s important to remind one another to seek shade, drink water and get medical assistance if signs of heat fatigue become visible.”
To protect yourself and your family when the weather is very hot, follow the tips below:
- Never leave anyone including children or pets in a parked car, even briefly.
- Don’t work outdoors alone.
- Consider working a flex schedule to avoid the hottest time of day, 12-6 PM.
- Use air-conditioning to cool down or go to an air-conditioned building.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids. Public Health will continue to monitor the situation and give updates as needed. For additional preparedness tips and tricks for any emergency, including heat, visit https://mendoready.org/