Dangerously high heat has been forecast through at least Wednesday for a region including St. Joseph County. Because of this, local health and community officials are announcing important safety tips.

Symptoms of heat-related illness vary but may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, confusion, disorientation, slurred speech, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, fainting, tiredness, and high body temperature, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency reports.

Residents are encouraged to appropriately use publicly available buildings, including community centers and libraries, as locations to cool down.

“If you’re aware of any vulnerable residents in need of additional resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Erin Goff at St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management offices, 269-467-9045, and they’ll see if they can help make some connections,” the St. Joseph Road Commission stated.