Be prepared for higher temperatures 06.24.25
June 24, 2025
Be prepared for higher temperatures
MOBILE, Ala. — As the summer season continues, those within our community must take steps to protect themselves from high heat exposure.
Heat-related illnesses can occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures for prolonged periods. These conditions can range from mild to severe and life-threatening and can include heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Much of the United States is experiencing higher temperatures.
“As the temperatures increase, Mobile County residents are reminded to stay well hydrated,” said Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer for Mobile County. “And don’t forget about the pets.
“Additionally, we have access to the CredibleMind website that has many tools and suggestions to navigate the mental stresses amid a heat wave. This information can be found at https://alabama.crediblemind.com/articles/6-tips-to-avoid-summer-mental-health-issues-amid-a-heat-wave.”
The Mobile County Health Department’s smartphone app has a tool to track local “Heat Risk.” This is a health-based heat forecast developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
It integrates health and temperature data to deliver a 7-day outlook for hot weather. “Heat Risk” uses a 5-level scale to indicate how risky the heat level is in a specific area. Each level uses a color to represent risks from heat exposure.
The tool can be found on the MCHD smartphone app by navigating to the home page, clicking on the “MORE” Section and then selecting the tab called “CDC Heat Risk Dashboard.”
Family Health, the primary care division of MCHD, hopes the “Heat Risk” tool will help the community navigate the heat this summer to prevent and protect against any heat related illnesses and dangerous exposure.
The app is available to download for free in the App Store and Google Play. Search “My MCHD Health Check” or use the following link to download the app — https://apps.myocv.com/share/a65536603. The app can be used in both English and Spanish.