Pasadena Reminds Community to Take Precautions During Heat Wave

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The City of Pasadena is reminding all community members to take precautions as high temperatures are expected throughout the week.

By News Desk

City departments are actively coordinating efforts to ensure residents remain safe, cool, and informed during this period of extreme heat. Community members are encouraged to follow official safety recommendations and stay updated on weather changes, Red Flag Warnings, and emergency alerts by visiting the City’s website and following official Pasadena social media channels.

To help prevent fires and keep the community safe, Pasadena Fire Department officials recommend the following precautions:

• Trim The Area Around Your Home: Remove dry brush, dead trees, and anything that can catch fire within 100 feet of your home and within 10 feet of any roadway used for vehicular travel. This does not apply to ornamental shrubbery, trees, or cultivated ground cover.
• Keep Roofs and Gutters Clean: Ensure gutters are free of leaves and debris, which can catch fire quickly.
• Use Fire-Resistant Landscaping: Opt for plants that are less likely to catch fire and keep lawns watered.
• Properly Dispose of Cigarettes and Charcoal: Make sure cigarette butts and charcoal are fully extinguished before disposing of them.
• Check for Fire Hazards: Inspect homes for overhanging branches, loose debris, or other potential fire hazards that could lead to flames reaching your home.

Pasadena Public Health and safety officials offer the following reminders to prevent heat-related illnesses:

• Find Relief Indoors: Residents who don’t have access to air conditioning or a fan at home are encouraged to visit a public library or community center, which provides air-conditioned indoor relief from extreme heat.
• Drink Water Frequently: Stay hydrated, especially when outdoors. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty.
• Check on Neighbors: Older adults or individuals with disabilities may need to be checked on to help ensure their well-being. Offer a cool beverage or help them get to a location with air conditioning such as a public library or community center.
• Limit Outdoor Activity: Air quality can easily degrade during hot weather. Minimize outdoor activity, especially if you have a medical condition.
• Dress for the Weather: Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, and stay in shaded areas. Wear sunscreen.
• Never Leave Children or Pets in Cars: It is both dangerous and illegal. Bystanders are allowed to intervene if necessary.
• Outdoor Workers: Employers must provide a cool-down rest period if requested. When working outdoors, wear light, loose-fitting clothing and drink water often.
• Walk Pets During the Coolest Parts of the Day: Ensure the safety and comfort of pets during warmer weather by scheduling walks for the coolest parts of the day, such as early mornings or late evenings.