{"id":15509,"date":"2025-06-23T10:09:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T14:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/prince-william\/?page_id=15509"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:10:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T19:10:51","slug":"local-health-officials-offer-tips-to-keep-healthy-and-cool-as-temperatures-climb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/prince-william\/local-health-officials-offer-tips-to-keep-healthy-and-cool-as-temperatures-climb\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Health Officials Offer Tips to Keep Healthy and Cool as Temperatures Climb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <\/strong>June 23, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong> Emely Melendez, <a href=\"mailto:emely.melendez1@vdh.virginia.gov\">emely.melendez1@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Local Health Officials Offer Tips to Keep Healthy and Cool as Temperatures Climb<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Extreme Heat Expected to Impact Greater Prince William Week of June 23, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Prince William, Va. \u2013 As extreme heat moves into the area, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/surveillance-and-investigation\/syndromic-surveillance\/hri-surveillance\/\">heat-related illnesses<\/a><\/span> are a real concern. The Prince William Health District (PWHD) offers guidance to stay healthy and cool this summer.<\/p>\n<p>As temperatures outside rise, it\u2019s important to stay hydrated and stay cool.\u00a0 Last summer, Virginia had <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/surveillance-and-investigation\/syndromic-surveillance\/hri-surveillance\/\">more than 3,200 heat-related illness visits<\/a><\/span> to emergency departments (EDs) and urgent cares statewide and 114 visits for Prince William County (PWC), Manassas City, and Manassas Park City. Additionally, Virginia EMS clinicians responded to more than 3,600 heat-related illness 911 calls during the heat season (May to September). According to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/media\/hazstat\/sum24.pdf\">National Weather Service<\/a><\/span>, extreme heat was the leading cause of weather-related deaths in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExtreme heat isn\u2019t just uncomfortable, it can pose serious health risks especially for older adults, young children, and people with chronic conditions,\u201d said PWHD Health Director Luke Davies, MPH. \u201cWe urge everyone to take precautions, stay cool, and check in on neighbors during periods of high heat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/heat-stress\/about\/illnesses.html\">Heat stroke and heat exhaustion<\/a><\/span> occur when your body is unable to cool itself. Humidity plays a big factor in your body\u2019s ability to release heat. The higher the humidity, the slower your sweat evaporates. Additionally, age, weight, heart disease, poor circulation, alcohol, sunburn, and prescription drugs play a factor in how quickly your body can cool itself.<\/p>\n<p>You can beat the heat with <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/about\/index.html\">these tips<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong> \u2013 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/about\/index.html#cdc_environmental_basics_before-stay-hydrated\">Drink water<\/a><\/span> and lots of it. Don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re thirsty to drink.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Cool<\/strong> \u2013 The easiest way to keep cool is to stay inside in the air conditioning. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/risk-factors\/heat-and-low-income.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don\u2019t have AC<\/span><\/a>? Visit a cooling center near you:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwcva.gov\/department\/library\/branch-locations-hours\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">12 PWC Public Libraries<\/span><\/a> during normal business hours, including libraries in Manassas City.<\/li>\n<li>Manassas Park City Hall, Community Center and Police Station, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manassasparkva.gov\/_T3_R970.php\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">more details<\/span>.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limit Physical Activity \u2013 <\/strong>Schedule your outdoor activities for the coolest times of the day \u2013 early morning or evening. Take frequent breaks in the shade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress Appropriately<\/strong> \u2013 Loose, lightweight clothing is the best way to dress for the heat. Wear <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/understanding-over-counter-medicines\/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun\">sunscreen<\/a> <\/span>(SPF 15 or higher), glasses, and a sun hat for protection. Reapply sunscreen often.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Informed<\/strong> \u2013 Before heading outside check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-public-health-tracking\/climate-weather\/heatrisk-forecast\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Heat Risk Forecas<\/span>t<\/a> or the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ephtracking.cdc.gov\/Applications\/heatTracker\/\">CDC Heat and Health Tracker<\/a><\/span>. Know the difference between a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/heat-ww\">heat watch and a heat warning<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not leave children or pets in cars<\/strong>. Temperatures inside the car can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes, even with the windows cracked. Make sure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/risk-factors\/heat-and-pets.html\">pets<\/a> have plenty of water and shade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check on Others<\/strong> \u2013 Recognizing the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/heat-stress\/about\/illnesses.html\">signs of heat-related illnesses<\/a><\/span> and knowing what to do, might save the life of a loved one.\u00a0 If an individual loses consciousness, has a fast, strong pulse, hot, red skin and\/or temperatures of 103\u00b0 F, <strong>call 911 immediately<\/strong>. Heat stroke is an emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep these tips in mind for a safe, cool summer. Remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/prince-william\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Prince William Health Distric<\/span>t<\/a> can be a resource for summer safety.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"># # #<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2025 Media Contact: Emely Melendez, emely.melendez1@vdh.virginia.gov Local Health Officials Offer Tips to Keep Healthy and Cool as Temperatures Climb Extreme Heat Expected to Impact Greater Prince William Week of June 23, 2025 Prince William, Va. \u2013 As extreme heat moves into the area, heat-related illnesses are a real concern. 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