With Delaware Under Severe Heat Watch for the Weekend, DPH Offers Tips to Vulnerable Populations at Risk
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2024
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (June 21, 2024) – With all of Delaware under a heat advisory or excessive heat watch alert from the National Weather Service, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) offers information on resources and tips to help everyone stay safe this weekend and throughout the summer.
While conditions such as those expected across the state in the next few days pose a risk for individuals of all ages and health status, certain populations are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses and heat impact. DPH offers the following information, education, and resources to assist Delawareans during the current heat wave and those expected to come this summer.
Populations at greater risk of heat-related illnesses and heat impact:
Additionally, those who work outside, individuals with chronic health conditions, and anyone unable to obtain shelter in a cool, well-ventilated place are at greater risk of heat-related illnesses. If you know someone in any of these vulnerable populations, be sure to check on them frequently and offer assistance where possible.
General tips to prevent heat-related illness:
Stay as cool as possible.
Avoid outdoor activities or plan accordingly.
Drink plenty of fluids
Do not leave children, pets, or anyone else in a parked car.
The CDC offers a heat and health tracker to determine the conditions for your specific area and the National Weather Service has a new website to identify the potential heat risk for your area over a seven-day period.
The three Delaware county administrations, the City of Wilmington, and certain non-profits operate cooling stations during these heat advisories or alerts. For information on these locations and more heat-related resources, contact Delaware 211, which will have extended hours this Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 to obtain more information.
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Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (June 21, 2024) – With all of Delaware under a heat advisory or excessive heat watch alert from the National Weather Service, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) offers information on resources and tips to help everyone stay safe this weekend and throughout the summer.
While conditions such as those expected across the state in the next few days pose a risk for individuals of all ages and health status, certain populations are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses and heat impact. DPH offers the following information, education, and resources to assist Delawareans during the current heat wave and those expected to come this summer.
Populations at greater risk of heat-related illnesses and heat impact:
Additionally, those who work outside, individuals with chronic health conditions, and anyone unable to obtain shelter in a cool, well-ventilated place are at greater risk of heat-related illnesses. If you know someone in any of these vulnerable populations, be sure to check on them frequently and offer assistance where possible.
General tips to prevent heat-related illness:
Stay as cool as possible.
Avoid outdoor activities or plan accordingly.
Drink plenty of fluids
Do not leave children, pets, or anyone else in a parked car.
The CDC offers a heat and health tracker to determine the conditions for your specific area and the National Weather Service has a new website to identify the potential heat risk for your area over a seven-day period.
The three Delaware county administrations, the City of Wilmington, and certain non-profits operate cooling stations during these heat advisories or alerts. For information on these locations and more heat-related resources, contact Delaware 211, which will have extended hours this Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 to obtain more information.
Related Topics: DE Division of Public Health, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Delaware Division of Public Health, extreme heat, heat, portal alert
Stay apprised in real time by email of hazardous weather conditions in Delaware when a news release posts on news.delaware.gov concerning events like snow, ice, blizzards or hurricanes.
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