The Tuolumne County Public Health Department, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are reminding everyone to stay cool and hydrated as temperatures across the state continue to climb.
For the next several days, temperatures are expected to be 10–15 degrees above normal with the Sonora area forecast to exceed 100 degrees.
“It’s going to be a hot week, and we would like everyone to protect themselves from the dangers of excessive heat,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. “It is important that everyone stay cool, stay hydrated, stay inside and take other precautions to prevent heat-related illness.”
For more information and tips on staying safe during this period of heat, visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR17-053.aspx
