Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert from Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. through Monday, July 28 at 8 a.m., warning of dangerously high heat index values of 105ºF or more and urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and protect pets.
Per Montgomery County: “
Montgomery County has issued a
Heat Emergency Alert
beginning on Friday, 7/25 at 8 am until Monday, 7/28 at 8 am.
Residents shou
ld
prepare for heat index values to
reach
105º F or higher
.
These dangerously hot temperatures and heat index values could cause heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
County facilities, including
libraries
,
swimming pools
,
recreation centers
and
senior centers
are places to cool off during normal operating
hours.
Public locations such as indoor malls could also be utilized.
The Office of Animal Services will enforce
Executive Regulations 17-17
,
Anti Cruelty Conditions for Dogs and Other Pets
during this heat emergency. During a Heat Emergency Alert, outdoor housing for an animal as described in Section 3.0 is inadequate and additional measures must be taken to provide adequate cooling.
The additional measures must be approved by the Director of Montgomery County Animal Services Division. During a period of extreme heat, pets must not be left outside unattended.
More Information:
Extreme Heat Alerts; High Temperatures Unsafe for Young Children, Vulnerable Adults and Animals
”
