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Fwd: Extreme Heat and Humidity Through Tomorrow. A Precautionary Statement
from the Department of Emergency Response
Carissa Parlato <clerk@ulysses.ny.us> Jul 19, 2019 10:24 AM
Posted in group:town-of-Ulysses
Greetings,
See heat safety tips below from Tompkins County Emergency Response.
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From:Marcia Lynch <mlynch@tompkins-co.org>
Date: Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 10:16 AM
Subject: Extreme Heat and Humidity Through Tomorrow. A Precautionary Statement from the Department of
Emergency Response
To: Marcia Lynch <mlynch@tompkins-co.org>
TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
92 Brown Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
Coordination of Fire, Disaster and Emergency Medical Services
Enhanced 911 and Public Safety Communication
607-257-3888
FAX: 607-266-8035
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday July 19, 2019
Our area is expecting high temperatures and high humidity throughout the day today and tomorrow, July 20,
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with temperatures potentially reaching 100 degrees and a heat index of over 105 degrees.
We are urging all residents – especially those who are at high risk for health problems – to stay indoors as
much as possible and limit activity and sun exposure.
Drink plenty of water – 2 to 4 glasses per hour
Limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
Go to air-conditioned public spaces such as a mall, library, movie theater, or community center
Prevent sunburn by applying sunscreen if you must be outside (SPF 15 or higher)
Wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks that cause dehydration
Take a cool shower or go swimming
Wear a ventilated hat, such as straw or mesh
Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles
Use caution with electric fans; they create air flow and a sense of comfort, but do not lower body
temperature.
Protect your pets, keep them inside with air conditioning or fans and make sure they have plenty
of water.
Prepare for temporary power outages ahead of time by assembling essential supplies such as
flashlights, batteries, bottled water and food.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses:
Heat stroke is most serious. Signs and symptoms include an extremely high body temperature above
103 degrees; hot, dry, red skin; rapid pulse; loss of alertness; confusion; rapid and shallow breathing
and unconsciousness. Call 911 immediately and cool the person quickly.
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat related illness and is characterized by heavy sweating,
paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting, cool
clammy skin, fainting. Move the person to a cool place, loosen clothes and apply cool, wet cloths.
If you see someone showing these symptoms, move the person to a cool place, loosen their clothes and
apply cool, wet cloths.
Additional links:
For general information: tompkinscountyny.gov/health/summer/heat.
TompkinsReady: tompkinscountyny.gov/tompkinsready
National Weather Service heat safety tips: weather.gov/safety
Red Cross heat safety tips: RedCross.org: How to prepare for emergencies.
National Weather Service Ithaca forecast page: weather.gov/bgm
Visit the Department of Emergency Response online,tompkinscountyny.gov/doer. Follow us on
Facebook @tcemergencyresponse and Twitter @TompkinsDoER.
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Marcia E. Lynch
Public Information Officer
Tompkins County
Department of County Administration
125 E. Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel: 607-274-5555/Fax: 607-274-5558
www.TompkinsCountyNY.gov
Tompkins County values Inclusion Through Diversity.
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Best,
Carissa Parlato, CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk), RMC (Registered Municipal Clerk)
Ulysses Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Records Manager, Notary Public
Office hours: 8am-4pm, M-F
(After hours by appt.)
10 Elm St.
Trumansburg NY 14886
P. (607)387-5767, ext. 221
ulysses.ny.us
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