County Issues Hyperthermia Alert for Monday Afternoon
Montgomery County has issued a Hyperthermia Alert for Monday from noon to 6 p.m. The National Weather Service expects the heat index to be above 95 degrees.
County officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, and their pets, against heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. County facilities, including libraries, swimming pools, recreation, senior centers, and regional services centers, are available to residents as cooling centers.
Young children, the elderly and pets should never be left in parked vehicles during hot weather.
If you have a concern about the heat-related safety of a person or pet, call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000.
Find more tips on surviving the heat, here.
Montgomery County has issued a Hyperthermia Alert for MONDAY 8/27 from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees. County officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves & pets from heat-related illnesses. Info: https://t.co/76yOersH0Y pic.twitter.com/JQpvk7xWeN
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 27, 2018
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