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NEWS ADVISORY
Steven E. Lohr, Fire Chief Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Assistant Chief Scott Graham, Executive Officer Phone: 240.876.1260 Media line: 240.777.2442 @MCFirePIO IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2013
a cool place to rest, hydrate and seek medical attention if necessary. Remember, heat stroke is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY that can be fatal if not treated promptly. The American Red Cross advises that warning signs can vary among individuals but common signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke may include:
Heat Exhaustion:
- Heavy sweating - Muscle cramps - Pulse rate: fast and weak - Breathing: fast and shallow - Nausea or vomiting - Fatigue - Weakness - Headache and/or dizziness
Heat Stroke:
An extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) The absence of sweating Rapid pulse Difficulty breathing Throbbing headache Strange behavior and/or hallucinations
6. Be a good neighbor.
Isolated, elderly adults are at a much higher risk of health-related issues. Be a good neighbor and take a minute to check in with your neighbors.
9. Cooling Centers
Montgomery County is not operating cooling centers at this point in time (7/19/2013). However, County facilities, including libraries, swimming pools, recreation and senior centers, as well as regional services centers will be open and may provide respite from the heat. Recreation centers will waive normal sign-in procedures and access card requirements when operating as a cooling center. If a decision is made that a cooling center is needed, information will be posted on the Montgomery County home page, under New Releases, and provided to all media by the County Executives Public Information Office to disseminate. ###