PITTSBURGH \u2014 Allegheny County is issuing a \u201cCode Red Head Advisory\u201d for several upcoming days.<\/p>\n
The advisory will be in place for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n
Temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees at points.<\/p>\n
Click here for the latest weather coverage.<\/a><\/p>\n What happens when there is a Code Red Heat Advisory?<\/p>\n County officials said they will follow guidelines set by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control\u2019s HeatRisk Tool amid the high temperatures.<\/p>\n According to the National Weather Service,<\/a> a \u201cCode Red\u201d creates a risk of major heat-related illnesses, saying the temperatures \u201caffect anyone without cooling\/hydration, as well as health systems and industries.\u201d<\/p>\n What is Allegheny County doing during the hot weather?<\/p>\n The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will work with several partner agencies, including home delivery meal drivers and care management workers, to check in on older and at-risk adults.<\/p>\n Street teams will work to help anyone experiencing unsheltered homelessness. County officials said those teams will provide water and cooling supplies.<\/p>\n Where can people go to cool down?<\/p>\n Several cooling centers will be open in Allegheny County next week for anyone who needs a place to escape the heat.<\/p>\n Anyone unsure about where the cooling center closest to them is located can search for it online, here, <\/a>or call 211.<\/p>\n Senior centers will be open on their regular schedules. Seniors are encouraged to call the SeniorLine (412-350-5460) if they need assistance.<\/p>\n Families looking to have fun while they stay cool can visit pools and spray parks, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.<\/p>\n Anyone experiencing unsheltered homelessness is encouraged to go to Second Avenue Commons (700 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219) to escape the heat. The shelter will receive people from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county also encourages those experiencing housing instability to call the Allegheny Link (1-866-730-2368).<\/p>\n What can I do to keep myself and others safe in the hot weather? <\/p>\n Residents are urged to look after one another during the high temperatures.<\/p>\n Some common tips to follow are to: <\/p>\n Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water Limit time outdoors, especially mid-day Never leave kids or pets in a car Check on your elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning <\/p>\n Allegheny County Emergency Services encourages anyone experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, nausea, headache, or excessive sweating, to take a break and find a place to cool down. If symptoms continue, call for help. <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n