{"id":4014,"date":"2026-07-01T12:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk\/?p=4014"},"modified":"2026-07-01T13:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T17:24:32","slug":"beat-the-heat-protect-yourself-during-extreme-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk\/2026\/07\/01\/beat-the-heat-protect-yourself-during-extreme-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Heat: Protect Yourself During Extreme Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1334\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4021 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/1782834127855-ed4bcbdf-6a55-451f-a7bc-22679b018091_1-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1123\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/1782834127855-ed4bcbdf-6a55-451f-a7bc-22679b018091_1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/1782834127855-ed4bcbdf-6a55-451f-a7bc-22679b018091_1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/1782834127855-ed4bcbdf-6a55-451f-a7bc-22679b018091_1-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1123px) 100vw, 1123px\" \/>Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, but with the right precautions, heat-related illnesses are preventable. 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Never leave children, older adults, or pets unattended in a vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pi69tz\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2155\">Know the Heat Alerts<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2203\">Understanding heat alerts can help you prepare:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2465\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ecsgbb\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2277\"><strong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2223\">Heat Outlook:<\/strong> Potential for excessive heat several days in advance.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ir0wk8\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2368\"><strong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2295\">Heat Watch:<\/strong> Conditions are favorable for dangerous heat within the next 12\u201348 hours.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nep4dg\" data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2465\"><strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2397\">Heat Warning\/Advisory:<\/strong> Dangerous heat is expected or occurring\u2014take immediate precautions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2607\">By staying informed and taking simple preventive measures, we can all reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses and enjoy the summer safely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2649\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2649\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Stay hydrated. 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