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Safety Tips for Extreme Temperatures

For Immediate Release: Friday, July 6, 2012

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning and is predicting extreme temperatures for Saturday and Sunday. Due to the high humidity, temperatures will be slower to cool in the evening hours.

Extreme temperatures are potentially dangerous for the elderly, the young, those with existing medical conditions, and those who work outdoors. During hot weather and extreme heat, use the internet or listen to local news and weather channels for the latest forecast. Police are also offering the following tips to help reduce heat-related risks for community members.

• Remember to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day and evening.

• Wear light-colored and lightweight clothing for comfort and safety.

• Contact those family members, neighbors, and friends who may be more vulnerable to the heat to ensure they are safe.

The Center for Disease Control has additional information to keep yourself safe in hot weather conditions.

Police are also reminding pet owners to be especially careful with all pets during this time of increased heat. Tips for caring for dogs during hot weather include:

• Keep dogs inside if possible.

• Give dogs plenty of water and shade if outside.

• Do not force a dog to run; walking is safer.

• Do not leave a dog in a parked car in warm weather, even for a short period of time.

Additionally, officers from the Montgomery County Animal Services Division will be enforcing the Executive Regulation 10-11AM, Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs, Section II-D, which states, "A person must not tether a dog under circumstances that endanger its health, safety, or well-being, including: unattended tethering of a dog during a weather emergency." This regulation will be in effect and enforced on Saturday, July 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and as long as and/or whenever the Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) offers more details to keep your pet safe during the summer season.

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