Tag: heat safety

SUMMER HIKING SAFETY TIPS

While summertime is not the most popular time for Joshua Tree National Park, many locals and visitors will still visit the park this weekend. With ongoing triple-digit temperatures in the Morongo Basin, it is critical for hikers to take…

SUMMER HIKING SAFETY TIPS

Every year, there seems to be at least one hiker who needs to be rescued from Joshua Tree National Park due to heat-related illness. On Saturday, June 5, a hiker from Oregon had to be airlifted out of 49 Palms Oasis when she became dehydrated.…

KEEP PETS SAFE DURING THE HEATWAVE

With temperatures expected to reach 120 degrees this week, remember to be mindful of your pets. Pets are vulnerable to high temperatures, and are unable to cool down their bodies as humans can. Pets left outside in high heat temperatures can…

KEEP PETS SAFE DURING HEATWAVE

With temperatures expected to well exceed 100 degrees this week, remember to be mindful of your pets. Pets are vulnerable to high temperatures, and are unable to cool down their bodies as humans can. Pets left outside in high heat temperatures…