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(5 years ago)California has declared a state of emergency to address high temperatures in the southwestern United States. In parts of Arizona and California, there are warnings of severe heat, as well as in the southern areas of Nevada and Utah. People are told to stay within areas where air conditioning and [...]
In parts of Arizona and California, there are warnings of severe heat, as well as in the southern areas of Nevada and Utah.
People are told to stay within areas where there is air conditioning and not to come out in the sun, reports the BBC, translates Periscope.
Californians have also been told to maintain electrical energy until temperatures are expected to reach up to 43 degrees Fahrenheit [43 ° C].
Governor Gavin Newsom said the state of emergency is in place to reduce the burden to energy infrastructure and increase energy capacity”.
California's Independent Operator system, which controls most of the country's electrical network, urged people to deploy thermostats to 25 degrees Fahrenheit [25 ° C] or more and not to turn off unnecessary lights and other electrical devices.
In California's National Death Valley Park, one of the world's hottest spots marked temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit [54 ° C] on Saturday. /Periscope
