{"id":514967,"date":"2016-07-20T16:15:52","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T21:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/?p=514967"},"modified":"2016-07-21T17:00:29","modified_gmt":"2016-07-21T22:00:29","slug":"tyler-fire-department-urges-caution-during-heat-advisory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=514967","title":{"rendered":"Tyler Fire Department Urges Caution during High Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2016\/07\/hot_weather2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2016\/07\/hot_weather2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"hot_weather2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-514975\" \/><\/a>TYLER &#8212; The Tyler Fire Department is offering safety tips during high temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. When combined with the humidity, the Heat Index will range from 105\u00c2\u00b0F TO 109\u00c2\u00b0F over Southeastern Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, North Louisiana, and East Texas.  This will create a situation in which heat-related illnesses are possible. Very high body temperatures can cause severe damage to the brain and other vital organs, and even death.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The fire department notes that fans alone may not be very effective above 90\u00c2\u00b0F with high humidity. If overheated, seek air conditioning. Air conditioning is the leading protective factor against heat-related illness and death. Therefore, stay in air conditioning as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to stay out of direct sun, wear light weight, loose fitting clothing and consume at least 5-7 oz. of water every 20 minutes.  It is also advisable to check on family and neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning.<\/p>\n<p>Signs &#038; Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion include:<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Heavy sweating<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Weakness &#038; fatigue<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Cold, pale, clammy skin<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Rapid, weak pulse<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision or fainting<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Muscle cramps<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Nausea &#038; vomiting<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Mood changes such as irritability or confusion   <\/p>\n<p>Signs &#038; Symptoms of Heat Stroke include:<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Body temperature greater than 103\u00c2\u00b0F<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Sweating stops and skin is hot, red and dry<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Rapid, strong pulse<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         If untreated, unconsciousness<\/p>\n<p>For persons overcome by heat:<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Call 9-1-1 immediately<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Move to cool shaded area or air conditioned room<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Loosen and\/or remove clothing<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Apply a water-soaked towel (or ice pack wrapped in towel) to head and armpits<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00b7         Give small cup of water (only if conscious and not nauseous)     <\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit our website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tylerfiredept.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.tylerfiredept.com<\/a>) and click on the link for the 2016 Heat Response Plan, or call 903-535-0005.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TYLER &#8212; The Tyler Fire Department is offering safety tips during high temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, afternoon temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. 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