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Extreme Heat

Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can't properly cool you off. Learn more about signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses.


Older adults, young children, people with health conditions, people who work or exercise outdoors, and people who do not have access to air conditioning are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Take care of yourself and check on loved ones, friends, and neighbors when temperatures heat up.

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Checking Air Quality

For current air quality conditions in Kitsap County, go to:
 

 

For updates on wildfire activity and smoke forecasts, visit the Washington Smoke Information blog

Mobile Apps

You can get local air quality updates on your phone by installing the Air Quality WA app, available for Android and Apple devices.

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Storms & Flooding

Storms, floods, and power outages cause health hazards.

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Wildfire Smoke

Protect your health when air quality is poor.

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Earthquakes can happen at any time. Be ready!

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Extreme Heat

Stay safe and cool during hot weather.

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Health Hazards

For information on how to stay safe and healthy during some of the most likely hazards we see or will likely experience in Kitsap County, check out the links below.

 

Visit the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management website to learn more about local disaster preparedness and sign up for alerts. More resources are available at Ready.gov.

Heat and your health

Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, can happen to anyone and are most likely to affect:

  • Babies and children

  • People who are pregnant

  • Older adults (65 and older) 

  • People who work or exercise outdoors

  • People with chronic health conditions

  • Households that do not have air conditioning

Heat exhaustion & heat stroke

Signs of heat exhaustion can include:

  • Heavy sweating

  • Cold, clammy skin

  • Fast, weak pulse

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Muscle cramps

  • Tiredness/weakness

  • Dizziness

  • Headache

  • Loss of consciousness (passing out)

If you believe someone is experiencing heat exhaustion, you can help by lowering their body temperature. Move them to a cool place. Give them water to drink. Loosen their clothes and put cool, wet cloths on them. If possible, have them take a cold bath or shower.


Signs of heat stroke can include:

  • High body temperature (103° or higher)

  • Hot, red skin

  • Fast, strong pulse

  • Headache

  • Dizziness or nausea

  • Confusion

  • Loss of consciousness (passing out)


Call 911 if you think someone has heat stroke. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

While waiting for help, work on lowering their body temperature with the methods listed for heat exhaustion but do not give them water to drink.

Stay cool on hot days

  • Stay in cool, indoor spaces as much as you can. If you are not able to stay cool in your home, go to a public space with air conditioning.

  • Drink plenty of water. Limit caffeine, alcohol, and sugary drinks.

  • Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Cool yourself with wet clothing. Use sunscreen.

  • Pace yourself when working or exercising outside. Try to plan activities in the mornings. Take breaks.

  • Take cool showers or baths, or visit a pool, lake or swimming beach. For current beach advisories, go to kitsappublichealth.org/beaches or call 360-728-2235. 

  • Check on neighbors and loved ones. Visit or call at least twice a day and encourage them to follow these tips.

Be prepared

  • Watch the weather forecast. Check your favorite local news source or weather.gov.

  • Learn about cooling centers. Cooling centers may be open when the weather is extremely hot. Visit kitsapdem.com or call 211 for more information.

Hot weather & your utilities

State law protects your access to water and electricity during heat waves. Whenever the National Weather service issues a heat warning for the area where you live, your utilities cannot be disconnected due to nonpayment.


If your service has already been disconnected for nonpayment, you can request reconnection for the duration of the heat wave.

If your utility service has been disconnected:

  • Check to see if there is a National Weather Service Alert in your area by visiting NWS Alerts (weather.gov) and entering your zip code, or by calling (206) 526-6087.

  • If there is an active alert, contact your utility provider or landlord and request reconnection.


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    Data: Temperature & Heat Related Visits to Emergency Departments
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