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Here is the latest US Drought Monitor as of this morning. There has been some improvement, primarily around the Philadelphia metro area from rainfall over the past week.

07/04/2026

☀️ Signs of Heat Exhaustion vs Heatstroke

With high temperatures affecting many parts of France, it's important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Both are caused by the body struggling to cope with heat, but heatstroke is a medical emergency.

🌡️ Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion can develop after prolonged exposure to high temperatures or dehydration.

Common signs include:

• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness or feeling faint
• Headache
• Weakness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Muscle cramps
• Cool, pale, or clammy skin

What To Do

• Move to a cooler place
• Encourage small amounts of cool water if the person is fully conscious and able to drink
• Loosen or remove excess clothing
• Cool the skin with water, damp cloths, or a fan
• Rest

If symptoms worsen or do not improve, seek medical advice.

🚨 Heatstroke (Medical Emergency)

Heatstroke occurs when the body's temperature rises to dangerous levels and it can no longer cool itself effectively.

Warning signs may include:

• Confusion or unusual behaviour
• Loss of consciousness
• Seizures
• Very high body temperature
• Hot, red skin (which may be dry or sweaty)
• Difficulty responding normally

What To Do

Call 15 (SAMU) immediately.

While waiting for help:

• Move the person to a cool place
• Cool them with water, wet towels, or fans if possible
• Do not give fluids to someone who is unconscious or unable to swallow safely
• Do not delay seeking emergency assistance

💡 A Simple Rule

If someone is confused, unconscious, having seizures, or appears seriously unwell during a heatwave:

Treat it as a medical emergency and call 15 immediately.

Save this post — knowing the difference could help protect someone during a canicule.

Have you experienced a French heatwave before?

07/04/2026

Extreme heat is inconvenient, but it can be deadly as well. Please keep these symptoms in mind this coming week for yourself and those around you. The difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are below. If you experience heat exhaustion, you should move to a cool place, rest, and drink plenty of fluids. In the event of Heat Stroke, you should call 911 immediately as it is a medical emergency.

07/04/2026

NJ Cooling Centers During periods of extreme heat, NJ 211 shares cooling center information provided by official sources, including state agencies, county offices of emergency management, and local governments. If no cooling centers are listed for your county, NJ 211 has not yet received updated inf...

02/22/2026

A State of Emergency has been declared in the Borough of Spotswood. Please remove all vehicles from the streets per Borough Ordinance.