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Banner Health Warns of Serious Pavement Burns During Summer Heat

As temperatures soar into the triple digits, Banner Health urges the community to be cautious of pavement burns. An emergency room physician emphasizes the increasing incidence of severe burns from hot pavement during summer.Pavement can reach temperatures of 40 to 60 degrees hotter than... Read More.

Water Safety Reminders to Beat the Heat

As summer temperatures rise, water activities become a popular way to cool off. However, it's crucial to keep water safety in mind to prevent accidents and injuries. Here are some important reminders:Know the water, and avoid cold, fast-running water. Cold, fast-moving water can be... Read More.

Ways to Avoid Heat Exhaustion During Triple-Digit Heatwave

Hot temperatures and extreme heat return to our area this week and into the weekend. Freshen up your knowledge and awareness of signs of heat exhaustion. As you prepare for the holiday festivities with friends and family, here are warning signs to help you... Read More.

CalFire Launch Grants to Combat Extreme Heat on Schoolyards

For the first time, CalFire is designating funding to improve the natural landscape for schoolyards. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban and Community Forestry Program announced $117 million would be available for two Green Schoolyard grants next year. Now through January 13th,... Read More.

Extreme Heat Puts Some PUSD Classrooms on Early Release

Continued extreme heat prompts Plumas Unified School District Superintendent Bill Roderick to place all schools in the district without air conditioning on early release for the rest of the week. This includes all four communities of Greenville, Quincy, Portola, and Chester. The early releases... Read More.

Triple Digit Heat Means Excessive Heat Watch for Saturday

The region is under an excessive heat watch this Saturday. The Reno national weather service says dangerously hot temperatures ranging from 100F to 105F are expected over the holiday weekend, with well above average overnight low temperatures of 65F to 70F. Without much overnight... Read More.

Reno NWS Issues Heat Advisory as Temps Top 100

The Reno National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory as the region braces itself for the hottest temperatures so far seen this year. Temps are expected to be in the triple digits to the weekend with only light winds expected. The heat is... Read More.
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