Avisos

Excessive Heat Warning issued June 13 at 5:57AM MDT until June 15 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 107 to110 expected.* WHERE...Eastern/Central El Paso County, Rio Grande Valley ofEastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley ofEastern Hudspeth County, and Western El Paso County.* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat and high humidity events.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

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Air Quality Alert issued June 12 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NMThe Texas Department of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued anOzone Action Day for the El Paso Area, from 9AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday.Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producinghigh levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. You can helpprevent ozone Pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding abicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes,conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.For more information on ozone:OZONE: THE FACTSwww.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.htmlEPA AIR NOW:www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=236TAKE CARE OF TEXAS:www.takecareoftexas.org/air/airquality

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