Pasadena City Hall (Photo – Gareth Peries)
The National Weather Service has extended its “excessive heat warning” for Los Angeles County until 6:00 pm Sunday, July 7, 2024.
By News Desk
Everyone is reminded to take precautions against the heat and stay connected to the emergency alerts and updates.
The high rain season this year means area vegetation sprouted and brush is now getting dry. Pasadena Fire Department officials urge extra care when using landscaping equipment, as sparks from such equipment or vehicles can ignite brush fires. Remember to discard cigarettes properly, use extra caution with barbecues, and be vigilant around swimming pools.
Reminders to prevent heat-related illnesses
Prevent heat-related illnesses with the following tips:
- If possible, stay indoors in an air-conditioned environment, especially the young and the elderly. If your home or apartment is not air-conditioned, consider going to a public library or a designated cooling center.
- Drink water often — Don’t wait until you are thirsty. Symptoms of dehydration include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst.
- Remember to check on your neighbors, family, and friends — especially the elderly — to make sure they’re fine. Take extra water or a cool beverage to them.
- Air quality can easily degrade during hot weather. If you have heart disease, asthma, or other lung disease, minimize outdoor activity.
- Wear light and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Seek shady spots; wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim; and use plenty of sunscreen!
- Avoid/reduce unnecessary exertion or vigorous exercise, whether outside or in a non-air-conditioned building, especially during peak heat hours from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Never leave anyone unattended in closed vehicles, including pets! If you do leave pets unattended in your vehicle, it is now lawful for people to forcibly open your car to rescue them.
- Make sure your pets have easy access to water and a cool place to stay.
Pasadena Water and Power reminds you to:
- Adjust your thermostat to 78 degrees.
- Close windows and doors, and use window coverings to prevent heat from entering your home.
- Postpone using heat-producing appliances such as an oven, dryer, dishwasher, etc. until after 9:00 pm.
- Turn off unnecessary lights.
- Charge up your EV prior to peak hours.
- Unplug phone chargers, power strips, and other equipment when not in use.
Pasadena residents and businesses with power emergencies should call Pasadena Water and Power at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. For more information, visit this website.
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