Berkeley County, W.Va. - First Heat Wave of the season is headed to Berkeley County this weekend. With elevated RealFeel temperatures and UV Index at the extreme level (9-11) please prepare yourself and your family to avoid heat related illnesses.
“Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days.” (Ready.gov)
Visit this link for helpful tips on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses and how to stay safe during extreme heat. https://www.berkeleywv.org/757/Guides-Plans-and-Contacts
Scroll down to the “Preparing for Extreme Heat” PDF and click to open. Be sure to follow the links on the bottom of the page for detailed information.
Check on those more susceptible to heat related illnesses such as infants and children, seniors, outdoor workers, and pets.
Additional links: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/about/index.html