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Red Cross Tips For Beating The Heat

Quick tips on making through the high temps this week

Temperatures in Monmouth County are expected to soar Wednesday, matched only by the humidity and creating a potentially dangerous situation until the heat subsides later this week.

The National Weather Service office in Mt. Holly also has issued an air quality alert in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

An air quality alert is triggered when the air quality has reached unhealthy standards, according to the alert.

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The American Red Cross gives the following tips for hot weather: 

* Never leave a child or pet in a parked car - even for a few minutes. The inside temperature of a car can quickly reach 120 degrees.

* Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day - even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol that dehydrate the body.

* Dress for the heat. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing in layers. Avoid dark colors that absorb the sun's rays.

* If you must work outdoors, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool yourself. Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.

* Protect yourself from sun exposure even on cloudy or hazy days. In addition to dressing for heat apply a broad-spectrum (protection against both UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen and reapply as indicated, wear eye protection (wraparound sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV ray protection) and wear a wide-brimmed hat.

* Be a good neighbor. Check in on the elderly, young children and pets to make sure they are not suffering from the heat.


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