Stay Cool in Today’s Excessive Heat
| The entire Commonwealth is in for a dangerous scorcher today, with extreme heat warnings in the eastern portion of the state and southwest and heat advisory’s everywhere else. Heat index values highs of up to 104 are expected as far north as Bradford County, the southcentral portions of the state will feel like 108 while the southeast will feel as hot as 110. In addition, many areas are under an orange air quality alert for elevated levels of ozone. Be sure to look out for employees (especially outdoor public works teams) today by scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments if possible. If possible, adjust schedules to avoid the hottest parts of the afternoon. Anyone spending time outside today during this heat wave, and those that do not have air conditioning inside, are reminded of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and cautioned to stop and cool down immediately if you or those around you are experiencing the signs listed in the chart below. Stay cool and stay safe! Click here for ways to stay cool indoors as heat arrives from the Public Utility Commission. Click here to learn more about the air quality warnings. |
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