City/County Health Authority to call heat emergency Monday

a heat emergency after sustained high temperatures have led to several heat related deaths. the city’s extreme weather task force will be reminding the public about safety measures in a news conference on monday. abc-7’s jerry najera is live with the story … evan, josie. 4 heat related deaths have happened this summer so far the city and county want remind everyone these tempratures can be life threatening: saturday evening borderland residents stepped out to enjoy some cool weather but el pasoans won’t hesitate to tell anyone how hot the recent weeks have been. “it’s been increasingly hot” “very hot “extremely.. hotter than i ca remember” “hot melting hot” the region has experienced 34 days of triple digit tempratures this summer so far. the extreme weather task force will be declaring the heat emergency on monday. officials with the task force say they have been consulting with the national oceanic and atmospheric administration and concluded this is an emergency situation. “you know where i work it’s a hundred and twelve” e pasoans like carlos rivas say they have their own methods for keep kool “a little cold drink” “go to a frien pool” “get a water bottl while many of us don’t have the luxury of frolicking in a splash pad the el paso city county health authority recommends drinking more fluids even if your not thirsty and regardless of your activity level. find shade in extreme heat and if needed seek a heat shleter like a library or mall they also recommed doing what kenneth latimer does “my main way is to stay cool is stay in the house” again it’s very important to stay hydrated, stay indoors in the afternoon hours, and also frequently check on the elderly -children those who have mental illness. evan. latimer does “my main way is to stay cool is stay in the house” again it’s very important to stay hydrated, stay indoors in the afternoon hours, and also frequently check on the elderly -children those who have mental illness. evan. here’s a live look at the borderland tonight from the abc-seven mountain