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City of St. Louis Emergency Management
Wednesday July 4th, 2012 :: 11:00 a.m. CDT

Alert

The City of St. Louis remains under an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING through Saturday, July 7th at 10 PM.

Dangerous heat is expected through Saturday. High temperatures will be in excess of 100 degrees throughout this week.

The effects of excessive heat are cumulative. Take extra precautions of you must work or spend time outside. Reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or evening hours. Know the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Wear light and loose fitting clothing. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic beverages.

People in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area can get information about cooling centers or energy assistance by calling the United Way at 2-1-1 or Cool Down St. Louis at 314-241-7668.

Please visit the Operation Weather Survival website for additional information on Excessive Heat and Cooling Centers. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lsx/?n=ows

Symptoms of Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion can be found at the following link: http://firstaid.webmd.com/understanding-heat-related-illness-symptoms

Instructions:

Check on your neighbors, pets and small children who are vulnerable to extreme heat. Drink plenty of water. If you must be outdoors, take regular breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

Address/Location
City of St. Louis Emergency Management
1915 Olive St
St. Louis, MO 63103

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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