Extreme heat is a long period (typically 2-3 days) of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90°F. Learn how to be prepared below.
Those at the greatest risk of heat-related illness include:
Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting.
Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of a cool sports drink with salt and sugar.
Get medical help if symptoms last more than an hour.
Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs.
Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of a cool sports drink with salt and sugar.
Get medical help if symptoms last more than an hour.
Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103°F) indicated by an oral thermometer; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; and unconsciousness.
Actions: Call 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.
During times of extreme heat take shelter when possible, if you do not have access to a place with AC there are several locations in Whitman County offering shelter.
Mon-Sun: Open 24hrs
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm
Sat: 10am-6pm
Tues: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Wed: 9:00am-1:00 pm
Thu: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Mon: 10am-2:30pm
Thu: 2:30pm-6:30pm
Tue: 1pm-5pm
Fri: 9am-2pm
Tue: 2:30pm-5:30pm
Thu: 2:30pm-5:30pm
Mon: 1pm-6pm
Wed: 10am-2:30pm
Tue: 2pm-6pm
Thu: 10am-2pm
Mon: 2pm-6pm
Wed: 2pm-6pm
Mon: 11am-4pm
Wed: 1pm-6pm
Tue: 11am-6pm
Thu: 11am-6pm
Fri: 11am-6pm
Tue: 10am-2pm, 3pm-5pm
Thu: 3pm-7pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Mon: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Wed: 2:30pm-6:30pm
Fri: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Tue: 1:30pm-6pm
Wed: 1:30pm-6pm
Thu: 10am-4pm
Wed: 2pm-6pm
Fri: 9:30am-1:30pm