Significant heat is returning to Southern California later this week, peaking Thursday. Inland areas will reach into the mid-90s to mid-100s. Temperatures gradually cool into the weekend. Remember to take steps to prepare and keep you and your family cool and hydrated!
Heat can be very taxing on the body. Everyone is vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health In The United States: A Scientific Assessment, the following groups are particularly vulnerable to heat:
- Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults.
- Older adults, particularly those with pre-existing diseases who take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility, and are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
- People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
- Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.
Helpful Links
Cool Zones in San Diego County
- Park Avenue Community Center
- East Valley Community Center
- Escondido Public Library
- North County Mall
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Hot Car Safety