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Red Bud Emergency Service and Disaster Agency
Tuesday August 23rd, 2011 :: 08:23 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat advisery

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY
UNTIL 4:00AM CDT
Urgent - Weather Message
National Weather Service St Louis MO
358 PM CDT Tue Aug 23 2011

, Hot And Humid Conditions Expected Wednesday,

Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Pike IL-Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-
Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Audrain MO-Lincoln MO-Crawford MO-
Washington MO-St. Francois MO-Ste. Genevieve MO-Iron MO-
Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
Including The Cities Of, Litchfield, Vandalia, Salem,
Chester, Bowling Green, Mexico, Farmington
358 PM CDT Tue Aug 23 2011

, Heat Advisory In Effect From Noon To 7 PM CDT Wednesday,

The National Weather Service In St Louis Has Issued A Heat
Advisory, Which Is In Effect From Noon To 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* Timing, A Dangerous Combination Of Heat And Humidity Is
Expected Wednesday Afternoon And Early Wednesday Evening

* Heat Index Values, Heat Index Values Are Expected To Peak
Around 105 Degrees.

* Impacts, These High Levels Of Heat And Humdiity Will Threaten
The Health Of Some Individuals, Especially The Young, The
Elderly, Those With Chronic Health Problems, And Those That
Are Required To Work Outdoors For Prolonged Periods.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions,

Take Extra Precautions If You Work Or Spend Time Outside. When
Possible, Reschedule Strenuous Activities To The Early Morning
Or Evening. Know The Signs And Symptoms Of Heat Exhaustion And
Heat Stroke. Wear Light Weight And Loose Fitting Clothing When
Possible And Drink Plenty Of Water.

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 Immediately.

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Issue Time:8/23/2011 3:58:00 PM
Valid Until:8/24/2011 4:00:00 AM

Address/Location
Red Bud Emergency Service and Disaster Agency
200 East Market Street
Red Bud, IL 62278

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-282-6118

John Brittingham
ESDA
[email protected]
618-282-2315

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