Extreme Heat Coming This Week - Information and Resources
Extreme Heat Coming This Week - Information and Resources
With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees for several days this week into next week, we encourage the public to take steps to avoid heat-related illness.
Cooling bundles with water, snacks, and other essentials will be available to the public at The Gloria Center in The Dalles, located at 2505 W. 7th St., during regular business hours. The Gloria Center also operates as an emergency shelter during severe weather events. The Cooling Shelter will be open Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sherman County residents can access the Gloria Center’s resources or go through the Sherman County Office of Emergency Management by calling and leaving a message at (541) 565- 3100 or emailing Mitzi Mason at mmason@mccac.com.
The MCCAC’s website has more information for all residents of the Columbia River Gorge here.
Excessive heat causes more deaths than any other weather-related event in the United States. Heat-related illness can affect anyone at any age but is preventable.
Stay Cool
Find air-conditioned shelter
Avoid direct sunlight
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
Take cool showers or baths
Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device
Stay Hydrated
Drink more water than usual, even if you’re not thirsty
Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar
Remind others to drink enough water
Stay Informed
Keep updated through local news or reliable social media resources on extreme heat alerts and safety tips
Learn the symptoms of heat illness, listed on the attached fact sheet
To learn more about preventing heat-related illness, as well as the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, please visit oregon.gov/heat
For weather updates, please visit the National Weather Service (enter your city & state to get a weather forecast): weather.gov/forecastmaps
For weather watches, warnings or advisories for Oregon, visit NOAA at alerts.weather.gov/cap/or.php?x=1
For more information, please contact North Central Public Health District at (541) 506-2600 or visit us on the web at ncphd.org or our Facebook Page at facebook.com/NorthCentralPublicHealth/
