San Diegans urged to take precautions during heat

Given the extreme heat the region will be experiencing this week, County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. People should especially pay close attention to children, the elderly and pets.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for San Diego County deserts, mountains and valleys that is expected to last until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26. [Ninety degree weather is to continue through next week.]

“Hot days followed by warm nights increase the likelihood of heat-related illnesses,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H...