Sonoma County Health Officer issues health advisory concerning heat wave; County to open cooling centers
Sonoma County Health Officer issues health advisory concerning heat wave; County to open cooling centers https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information //socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/county-seal-75x75-1.pngCounty of Sonoma Health Officer Dr. Tanya Phares has issued a health advisory in response to the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning for much of the county from 11 a.m. Monday through 11 p.m. Saturday.
An extreme heat event is an extended period of intense heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees. In extremely hot conditions, evaporation slows down and the body has to work harder to maintain a normal temperature. This can lead to death for pushing the human body beyond its limits.
For information on preparing for extreme heat, finding cooling centers, dealing with power outages and more, visit the Extreme Heat page.