WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG)

Please review these heat safety tips.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a heatwave with temperatures over 100 degrees for the next several days. Please drink plenty of water and stay indoors if you can. Due to COVID-19, the City's usual cooling shelters will be unavailable.

Keep safe by following these important tips:

• Never leave infants, children, the frail elderly, or pets unattended in a parked car
• Check on family members and neighbors, especially those who are older, to be sure they are keeping cool
• If you have to be outside, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade
• Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Use a hat and sunscreen as needed
• Use cool compresses, misting, showers and baths
• During the hottest parts of the day, keep physical activities to a minimum and stay indoors
• Animals, particularly those that spend time outdoors, are vulnerable to the heat as well. Check out the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website for important tips on keeping your pets protected from heat and other emergencies: aspca.org/pet-care

Please call 9-1-1 if experiencing a heat related illness. For more tips on how to stay cool and prevent heat related illnesses, visit our "Beat the Heat" page: cityofwestsacramento.org/beat-the-heat