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Summer Heat Information
Posted on May 25, 2012, 10:14 AM
Summer months in Washington, D.C., tend to include periods of high temperatures and high humidity. Visit the sites below for additional information on such topics as "heat emergencies," "air quality alert codes," and "helpful tips."
DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMA)
Visit HSEMA's "Extreme Weather - Heat" site for details on Heat Emergencies and Helpful Tips.
http://hsema.dc.gov/page/extreme-weather-heat
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)
MWCOG's "Air Quality" site provides information on the region's air quality and on air quality alert codes. It is common to hear air quality forecasts and alerts issued during the summer. (NOTE: The MWCOG uses a color-coded alert system that should not be confused with the previously used US Department of Homeland Security's Advisory System).
http://www.mwcog.org/environment/air/forecast/
American Red Cross (ARC)
Useful information on heat related situations and ways to prepare and respond to them.
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.86f46a12f382290517a8f210b80f78a0/?vgnextoid=8cc6a5f0f013b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA)
Educational resources from OSHA provides workers and employers information about heat illnesses and how to prevent them.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/
National Weather Service - Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/
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