Adams County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take extra precautions as extreme hot temperatures are expected Monday through Friday.

Hot weather temperatures can be extremely dangerous to humans and animals.

Excessive heat can lead to serious illness and death unless precautions are exercised to prevent these dangers. General symptoms of heat exhaustion include fainting, rash, fatigue, muscle cramps and nausea. Skin may become clammy and moist or hot and dry. The onset of heat stroke can be rapid and may progress to life-threatening illness within minutes. If heat-related symptoms appear, immediate actions should be taken to reduce body temperature. Move to air conditioning, drink water, get under a fan and put on cool washcloths. If symptoms worsen or don’t improve, go to the emergency room.

For more information, visit: https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/be-informed/extreme-heat/ or contact your county Emergency Management office or the National Weather Service.