ALERT 07-07-24

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EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH  High Temperatures Continue over 100o for Another Week

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

  • Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
  • Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
  • Parked car on 90o day = 160o within 10 minutes – DO NOT leave pets in a parked car. We are way past 90o
  • Asphalt and concrete pavements on 90o day = 120o-130o – protect your pet’s paws. Booties are available at pet stores.
  • Both Orchard Creek and Kilaga Springs Lodge function as cooling centers during times of extreme heat. If you or a neighbor are in need of a safe space to escape the heat, you can spend time in either Lodge.

Kilaga Springs and Orchard Creek Lodge Hours

Monday–Saturday | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Sunday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

AVOID BEING SCAMMED

Placer PROTECT is warning of current Pickpocket scams:

  1. Suspects watch shoppers enter ATM pin-code at the checkout register and say “Hey, you dropped $20,” and ”assist” putting money back into the victim’s wallet while taking out victim’s debit/credit card. Or they follow them to parking lot and say, “Hey, it is actually my $20!” When they take back the $20, they remove the victim’s debit card.
  2. Suspects watch victims enter pin-code at the ATM machine and claim $20.00 fell out of the victim’s wallet, then suspects assist putting money back into victim’s wallet while taking out victim’s debit/credit card.

IN BOTH scenarios Victim was too distracted to realize the theft until later

SAFETY TIPS    

  • Guard your pin-code, keep your distance from strangers at the ATM and keep your wallet secured at the checkout register
  • Remember to close your purse and secure it in the shopping cart with the baby straps Immediately make a police report, call 916 645-4040 non-emergencies, 911 in emergency
  • For more information go to https://www.placer.ca.gov/6957/Placer-PROTECT

RED FLAGS FOR EMAIL AND PHONE SCAMS  

  • Urgent or threatening language
  • Requests for personal information
  • Requests Payment via gift card
  • Spelling errors and improper grammar
  • The Link is to a site that seems unrelated to the organization that contacted you
  • Missing contact information in an email

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