Michael Stanton, a CSU East Bay Professor of Public Health, stated, "As much as it feels, you look at the calendar and you see October, we're going to have to take precautions like it's the middle of the summer in the Bay Area." He emphasizes that despite the fall season, expected high temperatures require summer-like health precautions.
Ralph Borrmann, a spokesperson for the Bay Area Air District, highlighted the correlation between high temperatures and poor air quality, noting, "So we have the possibility for triple digits in certain parts of the Bay Area and when you have low winds, there's not enough energy there to push out the pollutants that are created through the millions of automobiles and exhaust that's on bay area roads."
Stanton advised, "Keep really hydrated because you're not even going to notice when you are getting dehydrated. Trying to stay indoors or in the shade as much as possible, trying to avoid strenuous activities." This advice underscores the importance of staying cool and hydrated during extreme heat.
The Bay Area Air District urges residents to avoid outdoor activities during extreme heat, suggesting, "We suggest that folks do their exercise early in the morning as much as possible on these poor air quality days, just reduce your driving or any polluting activity as much as possible." This approach aims to alleviate health risks.
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