Heat Advisory Behind DeLand

A heat advisory has been issued for DeLand and surrounding areas effective Saturday afternoon.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝟖 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝟏𝟏𝟏.

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

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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. If you believe you are suffering from heat stroke people should call 9-1-1.