With excessive heat warnings in effect and the potential for record-breaking temperatures, UGI Utilities, Inc. has issued a series of recommendations aimed at ensuring public safety and promoting energy efficiency. The utility company emphasizes the importance of adjusting programmable thermostats to higher temperatures when away from home, sealing leaks around doors and windows, and using fans to circulate air as alternatives to air conditioning.
UGI also advises residents to close blinds and shades facing the sun to reduce heat intake, thereby enhancing the efficiency of cooling systems. The company highlights the critical need for hydration and awareness of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can have severe health implications. Symptoms like confusion, slurred speech, and loss of consciousness require immediate medical attention.
The utility urges the community to check on vulnerable populations, including the elderly, infants, and those with chronic health conditions, who are more susceptible to the adverse effects of extreme heat. Additionally, UGI reminds the public never to leave children or pets in parked vehicles, where temperatures can quickly become lethal.
For service issues, UGI's emergency response team is available around the clock, reinforcing the company's commitment to customer safety. More information on UGI Utilities, Inc. and its services can be found at http://www.ugi.com.
