Heat Advisory

The changing climate means Oakland residents can expect more excessive heat events. Excessive heat affects everyone differently and can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and dehydration. Warmer temperatures create more pollen in the air, stronger airborne allergens, and more allergy symptoms. Certain populations such as the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and those living alone are at a higher risk during heat events.

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Stay Cool and Healthy during Hot Weather

  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Stay in an air-conditioned room or out of the sun
  • Check up on relatives and neighbors
  • Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

 

Children are especially vulnerable to extreme heat. They can become sick very quickly and experience a medical emergency. Children may experience dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke. To keep children healthy in the heat, encourage them to drink water regularly. Offer it before they ask for it.  Infants under 6 months should be not given water. Instead, offer additional breastmilk or formula. Call your pediatrician immediately if your child develops any of the following symptoms: Feeling faint, extreme tiredness (eg, unusually sleepy, drowsy, or hard to arouse), headache, fever, intense thirst, not urinating for many hours, nausea, vomiting, breathing faster or deeper than normal, skin numbness or tingling, muscle aches, or muscle spasms.

The Heat Can Make You Sick

Heat can make you sick infographic

Extreme heat can cause heat-related illnesses, particularly if you are outside. Keep an eye out for these symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion:

  • Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
  • When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
  • Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible
  • Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
  • Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Need to Find Someplace Cool?

Some great places to cool off in the summer heat are public libraries, city pools, malls, grocery stores, and movie theaters. 

The National Weather Service issued a head advisory for the region effective Tuesday, July 2 at 11:00am through Saturday, July 6, at 8:00pm. City staff have identified the following resources provided by our partners during this week:

  • The East Oakland Collective, 7800 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 is offering cold bottles of water between the hours of 9 AM - 4 PM Monday – Wednesday this week.
  • The Dining Room at St. Vincent de Paul,  675 23rd Street, Oakland, CA 94612, will be open for regular meal service on July 4, and will be providing extra water. Lunch is served at the front gate from 10:45-11:40 and again from 12-12:45.
  • The Community Center at Saint Vincent de Paul, 2272 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, will be closed on July 4, but will be open normal hours on other days and will have meals and water available. Community Center Hours (closed July 4): 9-12; 12:30-3 (Tuesday-Saturday)

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Posted: July 14th, 2023 1:38 PM

Last Updated: July 1st, 2024 4:09 PM

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