“Excessive Heat Warning”

The Anne Arundel County area, as well as, the rest of the State of Maryland, is experiencing severe summertime heat, humidity, and poor air quality. These oppressive conditions are forecasted to remain in place for the next several days and have prompted an Excessive Heat Warning to be issued. All Citizens are encouraged to do the following:

• Limit outside activities to early morning and early evening, when temperature are the lowest.
• Limit exercise regiment, listen to your body and moderate your activity accordingly.
  
• Drink plenty of fluids. Water is best, non-alcoholic beverages are good. Alcoholic beverages dehydrate the body and are counterproductive.
  
• When possible, stay out of direct sunlight and wear sun-screen. During the hottest times of the day, spend time in air conditioned spaces–such as: libraries, shopping malls and movie theaters.
  
• If air conditioning is not available, take cool baths or showers to help cool down during the hottest times of the day.
  
• Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing, dress for summer.
  
• Never leave a child or pet unattended in a car. In a very short period of time the temperatureinside a vehicle can exceed 150 degrees.
  
• Children, the elderly and those people with chronic ailments are usually the first to feel the effects of episodes of high heat and humidity. Use care in planning activities with these groups, regularly check on elderly neighbors.