Excess Heat Watch

Dealing with heat and wild fire smoke
12 Aug

Dealing with heat and wild fire smoke

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The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which will end at 7 p.m., Saturday. Over these next few days we will be experiencing warmer temperatures and wild fire smoke. Below are some resources for staying cool and dealing with the air quality changes. National Weather ServiceLocal forecastHeat watch vs. warningHeat safety tips and resources​Tacoma- Pierce County Health Department: Wild fire smokeKeep coolPierce County: Cooling centersPuget Sound Clean Air Agency: Make your own filter fan videoCenter for Disease Control and Prevention: Wild fire smoke and COVID-19 ​
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Caution: Excessive heat watch starts Friday
24 Jun

Caution: Excessive heat watch starts Friday

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Good day, Our area is under an excessive heat watch from Friday through Monday. Please see NOAA’s tips for staying safe in severe heat: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat What Admin is doing Under Tribal Council’s direction, Administration is taking numerous measures to keep our community safe, among them: Elders: As it does every year during high heat, Elders is bringing in portable air conditioning units for distribution.Social services programs: Staff are checking on vulnerable populations.Tiny homes village: Portable AC units and extra water are being brought in.Firecracker Alley: Public Safety and Law Enforcement are well aware of the situation. Extra water is being…
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