FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
FROM THE HUMANE SOCIETY
ANIMAL SAFETY ALERT: Dangerous Heat This Week! With temperatures soaring into the low 90s and heat index values projected to pass 100°F over the next several days, our pets are at extreme risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dogs don’t sweat like we do—they rely on panting to cool down, which becomes much harder when the air is thick and hot.
Please take a moment to read and share these critical safety steps to protect our community’s pets.
Protect the Paws: The 7-Second RuleAsphalt and concrete trap heat and can get shockingly hotter than the actual air temperature. When it is 85°F outside, asphalt can quickly reach 125°F—hot enough to cause severe, agonizing burns and destroy skin tissue on a dog’s pads within 60 seconds.
The 7-Second Test: Place the back of your bare hand firmly against the pavement. If you cannot comfortably hold it there for 7 seconds, it is too hot for your dog’s paws.
Shift Walk Times: Walk your dogs early in the morning or late in the evening when the ground has had a chance to cool.
Stick to Grass: Avoid sidewalks, parking lots, and paved trails. Keep your walks strictly on grassy surfaces.
Critical Heat RulesNEVER Leave a Dog in a Car: Not even for “just a minute,” and not even with the windows cracked. On a 90°F day, the inside of a vehicle can spike to 109°F in just 10 minutes and hit 124°F within a half hour. It quickly becomes a lethal oven.
Limit Outdoor Time: Keep outdoor bathroom breaks brief. Heavy exercise, fetching, or running should be completely paused until the heatwave breaks.
Provide 24/7 Shade & Water: If dogs must be outside for short periods, they need access to completely unobstructed shade and fresh, cool water
Animal Control: 765-670-7924 Option 1 M-Sat 8a-5pm
Options 2 M-F 5p-8a