Heat Alert Still in Effect for Central Oklahoma

EMSA officials said a Heat Alert issued Sunday is still in effect for Central Oklahoma.

Tuesday, June 1st 2010, 7:25 pm

By: News 9


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OKLAHOMA CITY -- EMSA officials said a Heat Alert issued Sunday is still in effect for Central Oklahoma.

A Heat Alert is issued after paramedics receive five heat-related calls in a 24-hour period. Paramedics have received at least 10 heat-related calls since Sunday.

EMSA officials said the alert will remain in place until the temperatures drop significantly.

Paramedics said it is extremely important to drink plenty of water and avoid going out in the blazing heat, if possible.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
• being dizzy, tired or weak
• fainting spells
• getting flushed
• heavy sweating
• fast heartbeat

Paramedics recommend calling 911 if these systems persist for about an hour after someone moves into a cool place.

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