
ALT A serene tropical beach with sand and palm trees is shown alongside the following message: “Take a beat. Scammers want you panicked so you don’t think twice about how strange their requests are. Take a beat. Clear your head.” The URL fbi.gov/scams is shown in the lower left, and the FBI seal appears in the lower right.

ALT An exceptionally dangerous situation is underway as we enter a potentially deadly, historic, and prolonged heat event. Protect yourself during excessive heat and stay #WeatherReady. weather.gov/heat Very Dangerous, Potentially Lethal Heat wave continues through Next Week. Major to EXTREME risk of heat related impacts to the general population, including heat stress or illness to people and animals. HIGH potential for prolonged excessive heat will translate to an increased risk for life-threatening heat exhaustion and heat stroke! Actions to take...these may save your lives! Hydrate: drink water (with electrolytes) before you are thirsty. Use Air Conditioning or visit a cooling center: fans and open windows will not be enough. Wear Light Clothing: lightweight and light colored. Check the backseat: Never leave kids/pets in cars! Heat is the #1 rated weather related killer in the U.S. By this weekend, it is very likely that we add to that statistic if preparations are not taken seriously!

ALT What causes wildfires? A spark, in the presence of fuel and oxygen, can cause a fire, which can further spread depending on various weather conditions. Fires can be sparked by natural causes, but most wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human activity. Natural causes include lightning strikes and heat from the sun. Human activity comes from cigarette butts, fireworks, campfires, burning brush, vehicles and machinery. Fuel is usually dry vegetation, such as grass brush, and trees. Oxygen is almost everywhere. Certain weather conditions can make fires bigger, faster, and more dangerous: strong wind, drought, high temperatures and low humidity.






















