Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration.

* WHERE...Coastal and urban areas of the lower elevations of Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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