Skip to content

Division of Emergency Services Provides Tips for Extreme Heat

HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 17, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services notifies citizens that the National Weather Service weather outlook for the next 5 days is forecasting extreme heat in the local area. As a precaution, the following tips are recommended during an Extreme Heat Warning:

  • Find Air Conditioning (community buildings)
  • Avoid strenuous activities
  • Wear light clothing
  • Check on family members and neighbors
  • Check on pets outside and make sure they have plenty of water and shade
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke
  • Never leave people or pets in a closed car

Extreme heat is definite as a long period (2-3 days) of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees.

For more information about Extreme Heat, visit https://www.ready.gov/heat.

For additional information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing office at 240-313-2380.

###

 

Other news:

Washington County Seeking Applicants for Upcoming Vacancy on the Administrative Charging Committee

Washington County Seeking Applicants for Upcoming Vacancy on the Administrative Charging Committee

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 20, 2025) – Washington County Government is currently accepting applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Administrative Charging Committee…
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update Scheduled for June 3, 2025

Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update Scheduled for June 3, 2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 19, 2025) – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces a public hearing for the draft…
Washington County State's Attorney's Office Closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025

Washington County State's Attorney's Office Closing at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 19, 2025) – The Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office, located at 33 W Washington St, Room 302, Hagerstown, MD 21740, announces…