From the Covington Police Department’s Nixle updates. Register for Nixle updates here: https://local.nixle.com/register/
Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Monday
- WHAT…For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values greater than 112 expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values of 108 to 112 expected.
- WHERE…Portions of southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.
- WHEN…For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.
- IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
- AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON … NORTHERN TANGIPAHOA … UPPER JEFFERSON … AMITE … ASSUMPTION … POINTE COUPEE … IBERVILLE … WEST BATON ROUGE … UPPER LAFOURCHE … ST. HELENA … PEARL RIVER … PIKE … UPPER ST. BERNARD … HANCOCK … ASCENSION … ST. CHARLES … LIVINGSTON … SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA … WILKINSON … ORLEANS … ST. TAMMANY … WEST FELICIANA … ST. JAMES … ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST … EAST FELICIANA … WALTHALL … EAST BATON ROUGE … UPPER PLAQUEMINES … UPPER TERREBONNE
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Address/Location
Covington Police Department
609 N Columbia St
Covington, LA 70433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 985-892-8500
