Tag Archives: Heat-Related Illness

Stay Safe This Holiday Weekend: Tick, Mosquito & Heat Precautions

ONONDAGA COUNTY, JULY 2, 2026 – With the upcoming holiday weekend and the high temperatures in Central New York, Onondaga County Health Department urges all residents to take proactive measures to protect against tick and mosquito bites and extreme heat. While spending time outdoors is encouraged, it’s important to keep in mind that ticks, mosquitoes,… Read more >

This entry was posted in Press Releases and tagged Extreme Heat, Heat-Related Illness, Lyme Disease/Ticks, Mosquito-Borne Disease on July 2, 2026 by ongovhealth.

Heat Advisory for Central New York

Onondaga County Health Department Advises Residents to Take Precautions Against Extreme Heat and Humidity ONONDAGA COUNTY, JULY 6, 2023 – A heat advisory for Central New York has been issued from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm today, Thursday, July 6 with expected heat index values of up to 98 degrees. Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr.… Read more >

This entry was posted in Press Releases and tagged Extreme Heat, Heat-Related Illness on July 6, 2023 by ongovhealth.

Heat Advisory for Onondaga County

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Indu Gupta, is advising that individuals take precautions against the extreme heat and humidity that is expected in Onondaga County today and into this week. A heat advisory has been issued beginning today at 1:00 pm, and heat index values later in the week have the potential to be in… Read more >

This entry was posted in Press Releases and tagged Extreme Heat, Heat-Related Illness, Weather on July 7, 2020 by ongovhealth.

Extreme Heat Precautions

Onondaga County Commissioner of Health, Dr. Indu Gupta, is advising that individuals take precaution due to the extreme heat that is expected today. The heat index – which is how hot it really feels – is expected to be in the upper 90s due to temperatures in the low 90s and dewpoints in the upper… Read more >

This entry was posted in Press Releases and tagged Extreme Heat, Heat-Related Illness on August 6, 2018 by Admin.

Extreme Heat Precautions

Onondaga County Commissioner of Health, Dr. Indu Gupta, is advising that individuals take precaution this weekend due to extreme heat. This weekend and into Monday, the heat index – which is how hot it really feels – is expected to reach 100 degrees or more, with temperatures peaking on Sunday. A high heat index, besides… Read more >

This entry was posted in Press Releases and tagged Extreme Heat, Heat-Related Illness on June 29, 2018 by Admin.

Extreme Heat Precautions

Onondaga County Commissioner of Health, Dr. Indu Gupta, is advising that individuals take precautions when the temperatures and humidity are high. A heat advisory is in effect for our area from 10am – 8pm today, with the heat index – which is how hot it really feels – expected to reach between 95 and 100… Read more >

This entry was posted in Press Releases and tagged Extreme Heat, Heat-Related Illness on June 18, 2018 by Admin.