As temperatures rise across Montgomery County, the Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is helping riders stay safe and hydrated. Due to the heat advisory for this week, MCDOT has placed complimentary water bottles on Ride On buses for the comfort of their riders, while supplies last. The decision to add water on the buses was a proactive measure to ensure the well-being of passengers. MCDOT Ride On is committed to keeping you moving and refreshed. Be on the lookout for the water placed at the front of the buses. Please take one water bottle per person so we can serve as many riders as possible.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has issued a Heat Emergency Alert through 8 a.m. Thursday, June 26, due to the National Weather Service forecast for extremely dangerous temperatures and heat index values. Residents should prepare for heat index values (the “feels like” temperature) to reach 105 degrees during the afternoon hours.
Extreme heat affects the body’s ability to regulate temperature, which can create dangerous conditions if appropriate safety measures are not taken. Heat may affect air quality, especially in urban areas, and may have a stronger impact on the elderly, children and individuals who have underlying health conditions.
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Symptoms of heat-related illnesses may include painful muscle spasms or cramps, pale or flushed skin that may be damp or cool, dizziness, nausea, headache and weakness in the early stages. In extreme cases, red, hot, dry skin, weak pulse, rapid breathing and changes in consciousness can occur, in which case residents should seek medical attention immediately by calling 911.
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=47265