National Weather Service Issues Heat Warning Temperatures for the St. Louis County region could reach 115 F.

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Issue: 1090 Date: 7/14/2011
National Weather Service Issues Heat Warning Temperatures for the St. Louis County region could reach 115 F.




Heat alert

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Temperatures will range from 110 to 115F. The warning states the dangerous heat and humidity is expected to last through Tuesday evening. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency-call 911 immediately. People in the St. Louis metro area can get information about cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat by calling the United Way of Greater St. Louis at 800-427-4626 or if calling from a land line phone dial 211. You can also call Cool Down St. Louis at 314-241-7668.

09 JULY 2001- ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: St. Louis Fire Chief Sherman George (L) talks about the "Are You OK," system of automatically checking on the city's elderly as St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, Jr., looks on, during a press conference addressing the heat wave hitting the city, in St. Louis, Missouri, July 9, 2001. The fire department is urging the elderly and those without air conditioning to sign up for the "Are You OK" program and take heat preventive measures like going to air conditioned places in the day. So far, no heat related deaths have been reported after a second day of near 100 degree heat. mk/bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI

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