Maricopa County frequently exceeds Information Zone temperatures of 110 degrees ARE YOU READY? Fahrenheit in the summer months, Follow these agencies on but is fortunate enough to have social media: relatively low . • Maricopa County Department of EXTREME Emergency Management Extreme Heat can cause serious or even fatal medical conditions. • Maricopa County Department of HEAT Common hazards associated with Public Health extreme heat include heat cramps, • Arizona Emergency Information heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and Network heat stroke. • Phoenix The National Weather Service is using Heat Risk as a determining factor for watches and warnings. Heat Risk considers factors such as location, time of year, and duration to assess Heat Risk. Watches & Warnings Watches = Be Aware. Warnings = Take Action! Conditions are favorable 5630 E. McDowell Road for extreme heat to develop Phoenix, AZ 85008 which will pose a high or very 602-273-1411 high risk of impacts to the ready.maricopa.gov Preparedness community. Starts with You! Excessive Heat Warning Extreme heat is on-going or Publication made possible by a grant from The Secure imminent; it poses a high or Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act very high risk of impacts to of 2000, Title III Funds under 2009 Forestry Fees with Maricopa County our community. the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Emergency Management 2017 Before During Know Your Risk & Be Informed Prepare Yourself & Your Family Take Action Indoors • Visit www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/ • Develop and practice a Disaster • Wear as little clothing as heatrisk to view the heat risk in Plan with your family to prepare possible. your area. for what to do, where to go, and how to communicate during any • Take cool baths or showers • Older adults, young children, and disaster. but avoid extreme temperature people who are sick, overweight, changes. or have an underlying health • Prepare to evacuate by creating • Check on family and friends who condition are more susceptible to a Go Bag for each individual and are at high risk for heat-related heat-related illness. pet. Consider including one in illness. your vehicle and one at work. • People living in urban areas may • Bring pets indoors. Make sure be at greater risk from the effects • Prepare to stay in your home for they have plenty of water. of a prolonged than up to 3 days (without electricity • Go to a designated public shelter are people living in rural areas. or running water) by creating an if your home loses power during Emergency Kit. periods of extreme heat. • An individual’s Heat Risk can change depending on activity • Visit ready.maricopa.gov and Take Action Outdoors levels. ein.az.gov to learn more about • Postpone outdoor activities. how to prepare for disasters. • Visit heataz.org to learn signs of • Drink lots of water, even if you heat illness and what to do. aren’t thirsty. Always have water Prepare Your Home with you. Avoid sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. • Visit azmag.gov/heatrelief for • Check air-conditioning ducts for an interactive map of hydration proper insulation. • Limit sun exposure and apply and cooling stations. sunscreen at least 30 minutes • Weather-strip doors and windows. prior to going outside. • Try to work during early morning • Cover windows that receive direct hours and take frequent breaks. sun with drapes, sun screens, or awnings. • Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes and wear a wide- brimmed hat. • Recognize symptoms of heat illness. Seek help immediately. Take Action in a Vehicle • NEVER leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles. LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!