08/16/2026
☀️ HEAT ADVISORY: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY TOO! 🐾
With temperatures climbing and a Heat Advisory in effect, it’s important to remember that extreme heat can become dangerous quickly, not just for people, but for our animals too.
🌡️ For yourself:
• Stay hydrated, even if you don’t feel thirsty
• Limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
• Never leave children, elderly individuals, or anyone vulnerable in a hot vehicle
• Check on family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who may need extra help staying cool
🐶 For your pets:
• Make sure they have access to plenty of fresh, cool water
• Keep them indoors or somewhere shaded and well-ventilated
• Avoid walking them on hot pavement. If the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws
• Never leave an animal inside a parked vehicle
• Remember that pets can overheat much faster than we do
🚨 Know the signs of heat illness: confusion, dizziness, weakness, headache, nausea/vomiting, heavy sweating, rapid pulse, or loss of consciousness.
In animals, watch for excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, stumbling, or collapse.
If you suspect a heat-related emergency, call 911. Move the person to a cooler environment and begin cooling measures while waiting for help.
EMS may be called to take care of humans, but our community includes animals too. 🐾❤️ Keep an eye out for the ones who depend on us to recognize when they’re in danger.
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Check on your people. Check on your pets.
Thank you Paramedic Shook for helping out a four legged friend! 🚑
