The Door County Public Health Department encourages all individuals to take precautions for health and safety during the heat events that are occurring throughout the state. Rhonda Kolberg, director/health officer of the Door County Public Health Department states, “When two very hot days are joined with hot nights and high humidity, we have a dangerous heat wave that could hurt a lot of people. People should take this heat wave seriously and try and prevent any problems before they occur.” Door County has designated the libraries and the Senior Center as cooling centers. People should use these cooling centers if needed. These include the Door County Senior Center and all of the libraries in Door County which are the branches in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Forestville, Sister Bay - Liberty Grove, Sturgeon Bay, and Washington Island. The hours of operation of these library branches vary and can be located on the Door County website or by calling the library branch. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN, HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS, OR PETS IN A CAR – EVEN BRIEFLY! Make use of the Cooling Centers or other public spaces that are cooled. Keep your living space cool. Slow Down. Drink plenty. Eat lightly. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light colored clothes. Easy ways to cool off include: a cool (not cold) bath or shower (works faster than an air conditioner!); a trip to an air conditioned lobby or the basement; or cold wet rags applied to neck, head and limbs.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:13:46 +0000
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