Northeast News
July 24, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — With a Heat Advisory in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25, city officials want to help advise residents on how to stay cool this weekend.

The heat index may exceed 110 degrees this weekend. Because high temperatures have returned in KC, here are some tips to stay cool:

• Do not use a fan as your primary source of cooling on extremely hot days. If your home does not have air conditioning, please go to an air-conditioned location during the heat of the day. The city’s community centers are open as cooling centers during regular business hours. Visit http://kcparks.org/facilities/community-center/ for the location and hours of the 10 community centers.
• Visit a free sprayground: http://kcparks.org/recreations/sprayground/
• Check on your neighbors, friends and relatives at least twice a day (morning and night).
• Never leave children, pets or others alone in closed vehicles. The temperature inside a car can quickly reach more than 140 degrees, which can be fatal within minutes.
• Avoid the heat of the day by engaging in outdoor activities and games early in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are cooler and the sun is not directly overhead.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Stay indoors as much as possible during the heat of the day in an air-conditioned environment. If you have to work outside or in a non-air-conditioned workplace, take frequent breaks and rest in the shade or cooler environment.
• Dress for the weather: wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. This type of clothing reflects heat and helps maintain normal body temperature. If you have to be outside, cover as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn. Protect your face and head with a wide-brimmed hat. Wear sunscreen.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes, such as a taking a cool shower immediately after coming inside from hot temperatures.

For more information on keeping cool in heat, please visit www.kcmo.gov/heat.