Heat Advisory Issued for our Area

Please take the weather conditions into consideration when planning your child care day.

Here are some tips:

• Plan outdoor time earlier or later in the day when the temperature may be cooler and the sun's rays not as strong. Find shady outdoor areas to play or create your own shade.

• Stay hydrated. Make sure children have plenty of water to drink throughout the day.

• Prevent sunburn by making sure to use sunscreen (with signed parent permission), wearing hats and sunglasses, and providing shaded areas to play.

• Keep your space cool. Close curtains or blinds on windows that receive direct sunlight to help keep indoor spaces cool. Avoid using the stove and oven if possible.

• Do not rely on a fan as your only cooling source. While electric fans might provide some comfort, they won’t prevent heat-related illness when temperatures are very hot.

• Watch for symptoms of heat illness (dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps). If you notice these signs, act immediately. Move yourself or the child to a cooler location to rest for a few minutes and seek medical attention right away if you do not feel better.

Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management, Health Department, and Human Services continue to disseminate extreme heat, smoke and wildfire preparedness and safety messages through the Snohomish County Public Safety Hub. Information is available in multiple languages. Cooling centers are available for those needing to escape the heat.

Here are a couple of additional resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Heat and Infants and Children

• CDC Tips for Preventing Heat Related Illness

• Washington State Department of Health Hot Weather Resources

• CDC Frequently Asked Questions related to Extreme Heat