Heat Advisory until 06:00PM
The Heat Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHOCTAW ... CLARKE ... WILCOX ... MONROE ... CONECUH ... BUTLER ... CRENSHAW ... ESCAMBIA ... COVINGTON ... WAYNE
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.
Address/Location
Covington County Emergency Management Agency, Alabama
272 Hillcrest Dr
Andalusia, AL 36420
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 334-428-2670
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP COVCOUNTY followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory