Heat Advisory in effect from 11 am to 9 pm Wednesday, July 18

The national weather service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a heat advisory...which is in effect from 11 am to 9 pm Wednesday:

* Heat index values...around 105 degrees*

Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures
is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible.

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
• Check on elderly relatives and neighbors
• Wear light weight and loose fittingclothing when possible.
   
• Never leave small children or pets unattended in vehicles.
  Temperatures inside the vehicle can rapidly climb to 130 degrees.
   
• Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
  When possible...reschedule strenuous activities to early
  morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat
  exhaustion and heat stroke.
   
• To reduce risk during outdoor work...the occupational safety
  and health administration recommends scheduling frequent
  rest breaks. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool
  and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency - call 9 1 1.

 Browse to http://www.stmarysmd.com/emergency for more information.