TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Heat Advisory from noon Thursday, Sept. 5 until 10:00P Friday Sept. 6

* WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Upper Hood River Valley, Central Oregon Coast Range, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills.

* WHEN…From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday with highs of 85 to 90.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS … CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS … NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE … CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE … UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY … SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in Washington.