The City of Allentown is providing tips on how to stay safe, as high temperatures and humidity are expected this week.
Heat index values are forecasted to extend well into the upper 90s and 100s, the city said in a Facebook post.
The city says exposure to extreme heat can cause multiple medical issues, especially heat exhaustion and stroke.
The city is giving out some personal safety tips:
Stay indoors in air conditioning and out of the sun if possible.
Drink plenty of water.
Check on family, friends, neighbors, and pets.
If you must work outdoors go early or late in the day. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, take frequent breaks, and use a buddy system.
Be careful when using electric fans: fans exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air. Do not direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself when room temperatures are hotter than 90 degrees. The dry, blowing air will dehydrate you faster, endangering your health.
The city of Allentown also provided some tips on how to keep your pets safe:
Keep pets in air conditioning and out of the sun if possible.
Keep clean water available and accessible for pets to drink.
Do not leave pets in unattended vehicles for any amount of time.
Do not walk dogs during peak heat hours. Avoid walking on pavement as it will burn their paws.