Drinking water does not have to be boring! Make it fun by infusing your water with slices of fruit like lemon, lime, or berries. Try making homemade ice pops with water and fruit juice. Keep it cool, creative, and consistent. Go to sjready.org for more recipes.

Cooling centers offer a safe, airconditioned space for San Joaquin County community members. County buildings with lobbies, libraries, community centers, and other public spaces are open to the public. For more heat safety tips, visit sjready.org.

Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency. Symptoms include an extremely high body temperature above 103°F, red, hot, dry skin with no sweat, rapid and strong pulse, dizziness, confusion, or unconsciousness. Call 911 immediately.

Summer heat can be dangerous. Your body needs time to adjust to rising temperatures. Dizziness, nausea, and headaches are signs of heat exhaustion. Rest, hydrate, and get help if needed. Learn more about heat illnesses at sjready.org.

Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and if you work outdoors, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use a wide-brimmed hat. Learn more at sjready.org/disasters/extr….

Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms, often a result of intense physical activity in high temperatures. Stop physical activity immediately. Move to a cooler place and drink water. For more heat safety tips, go to sjready.org.

Leadership is critical when disaster strikes. It requires someone who understands the full scope of hazards in the region, leads with steady confidence, and makes swift, informed decisions at any moment. Learn more about our office by visiting sjgov.org/department/oes….

Our core values are what draw us to the field of emergency management. They reflect our beliefs, our faith, and the very nature of who we are. Meet Robert D. King, Emergency Planner with OES! Learn more about OES at sjgov.org/department/oes….

Passion can strike at any point in life, sometimes in an instant. For Lowell Barber, that moment came during his service with the California Army National Guard. Learn more about OES at sjgov.org/department/oes…

Knowing how San Joaquin County responds to emergencies is an important part of personal preparedness. Take time this month to review the County’s Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) and other hazard specific plans at sjgov.org/department/oes….

Meet Jordan R. DeStefans! Senior Emergency Planner for County OES. He brings over a decade of experience in military service, public sector leadership, and innovative program development. Learn more about our work and our office by visiting sjgov.org/department/oes….

Finance is more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It is the fuel that keeps emergency response and recovery moving. Meet Irene Judd, Finance Section Chief for the Office of Emergency Services. Learn more about the Office of Emergency Services at sjgov.org/department/oes… .

Disaster readiness begins with each of us, and conversations like today’s are an important step forward. We are grateful for the opportunity from Listos California to share some of our initiatives. Learn more about OES at sjready.org.

Meet our newest OES team member, Allyson Gaines! She will be putting her expertise to work by mapping the Delta waterways, collaborating with our hazard mitigation team, and supporting our office during emergency response efforts. Learn more about us at sjgov.org/department/oes….

We're in for a hot one this weekend! Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do during the summer, especially in hot weather. Drink water even when you are not thirsty! Go to sjready.org for more recipes.

Cooling centers provide a safe, airconditioned refuge where community members can seek respite from the heat. Go to the nearest County buildings with lobby areas, libraries, community centers, malls. To find your nearest cooling center, go to sjready.org.

Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms typically occurring in the stomach, arms, or legs. Rest and gentle stretching of the affected muscles can also help alleviate the cramps. For more heat safety tips, go to sjready.org.

When every second counts, having the right information at the right time can be the difference between life and death. Get information during emergencies and disasters from credible sources. Stay connected. Sign up for SJReady Alerts today at sjready.org.

When temperatures rise, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. If you work outdoors, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use a wide-brimmed hat. Learn more at sjready.org/disasters/extr….

If you're hot, your pets are hotter! They're basically wearing tiny fur coats in the middle of summer. Keep them cool with shade, water, and short walks during cooler parts of the day. Never leave them in cars. Go to sjready.org for more heat safety tips.