City of Santa Ana
Community: HIGH HEAT ADVISORY: SANTA ANA COOLING CENTERS AVAILABLE
Temperatures in Santa Ana may reach high temperatures above 100 degrees in the upcoming days, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
Advisory: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect through Wednesday 10/25 at 8:00PM
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which will be in effect through Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 8:00PM.
Temperatures in most inland Orange County and surrounding mountain communities are expected to reach high temperatures, between 101° and 108°, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat. Slightly lower temperatures are expected on Wednesday.
Prolonged exposure to excessive temperatures may cause serious conditions like heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can even be fatal. Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or vomiting and dizziness. Warning signs of heat stroke may include an extremely high body temperature, unconsciousness, confusion, hot and dry skin (no sweating), a rapid, strong pulse, and a throbbing headache. If symptoms of heat stroke occur, immediately call for medical assistance. Move the impacted person to a shady area and begin cooling their body with water. Continue reading
For Immediate Release: June 15, 2016
Contact: Jessica Good, Public Information Officer, Media Line: (714) 834-2178, Email: JGood@ochca.com
HIGH TEMPERATURES BRING RISK OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES
(Santa Ana, CA) – Temperatures in many inland Orange County communities are expected to reach high temperatures near 100 degrees on Sunday, 6/19, and most of inland Orange County is predicted to hit the 100 degree mark Monday, 6/20, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat. Continue reading
For Immediate Release: September 8, 2015
Contact: Deanne Thompson dthompson@ochca.com, 714-834-2178
High Temperatures Bring Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
(Santa Ana) – Temperatures in many inland Orange County communities are expected to reach high temperatures around 100 degrees this week, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat.
“During extremely hot weather it is important to check on those who are at high risk to make sure they are staying cool”, said Dr. Eric Handler, County Health Officer. “The people at highest risk during extreme heat include seniors who live alone, people with heart or lung disease, and young children.” Continue reading
For Immediate Release:August 13, 2015
Contact: Deanne Thompson dthompson@ochca.com, 714-834-2178
High Temperatures Bring Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
(Santa Ana) – Temperatures in many inland Orange County communities are expected to reach high temperatures above 95 degrees this weekend, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat.
Prolonged exposure to excessive temperatures may cause serious conditions like heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can even be fatal. Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or vomiting and dizziness. Warning signs of heat stroke may include an extremely high body temperature, unconsciousness, confusion, hot and dry skin (no sweating), a rapid, strong pulse, and a throbbing headache. If symptoms of heat stroke occur, immediately call for medical assistance. Move the person to a shady area and begin cooling their body with water. Continue reading
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2014
Contact: Deanne Thompson, dthompson@ochca.com, 714-834-2178
High Temperatures and Wildfire Smoke Pose Potential Health Risk
(Santa Ana) – Higher than normal temperatures are expected throughout the weekend in many inland Orange County cities, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses. In addition, smoke from the wildland brush fire burning in Silverado Canyon may pose a health danger to some Orange County residents, especially those in certain high-risk groups. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a Smoke Advisory for portions of Orange County, including the Saddleback Valley and Capistrano Valley areas.
“Everyone should take precautions to stay cool and drink plenty of water to reduce health risks related to the heat and wildfire smoke,” said Dr. Eric Handler, County Health Officer. “Additional precautions are especially needed for older adults, those with preexisting medical conditions like heart or lung disease, those with disabilities, children, and those who may be working outdoors.” Dr. Handler also reminds residents to check on their family members, friends and neighbors this weekend. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2014
SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is hosting its 2nd Annual “Keep Calm and Beat H.E.A.T. Rocking & Rally” on Oct. 24, 2014, as a day-long symposium with a concert immediately after at Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange. This is the first year Chapman University will co-host and co-sponsor this event to fight against Human Trafficking and Exploitation (H.E.A.T.) as part of the initiative to go after perpetrators of human trafficking and exploitation with vigor, while taking a comprehensive approach to solve the problem and bring community stakeholders together. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: August 30, 2013
ONE WEEK TO GO AS SUPPORT KEEPS GROWING FOR “KEEP CALM AND BEAT H.E.A.T. ROCKING & RALLY”
SANTA ANA – Just over one week to go and the support keeps growing as new sponsors sign on to stand up against human exploitation and trafficking for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) “Keep Calm and Beat H.E.A.T. Rocking & Rally.” The event will be held Sept. 9, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Twila Reid Park, 3100 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim. There will be police patrol cars, informational booths, food trucks, free frozen yogurt, and a rock concert. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13WF0628: August 26, 2013
*Co-defendant pimp is charged with forcibly sex trafficking the victim in this case
SANTA ANA – A woman, who was also a prostitute, was sentenced Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, to five years in state prison for recruiting and sex trafficking a 14-year-old girl into prostitution in the first Orange County case of human trafficking of a minor under Proposition 35 (Prop 35). Cierra Melissa Robinson, 28, was found guilty by a jury July 11, 2013, of one felony count of human trafficking of a minor and pandering of a minor under 16 years old by procuring. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Releasem Case # 13CF2226: July 18, 2013
FEMALE PIMP TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR PIMPING AND PANDERING 35-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN UPSCALE IRVINE APARTMENT
NEWPORT BEACH – A female pimp will be arraigned tomorrow for running a high-end brothel and pimping a female victim out of an apartment in Irvine. Mingshu Jin, 41, Irvine, is charged with one felony count each of pimping and pandering. She faces a maximum sentence of six years in state prison if convicted. The defendant is out of custody on $35,000 bail. Jin is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Friday, July 19, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. in Department H-2, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach. Continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: April 26, 2013
OCDA TO PUT THEIR “HEAT” ON SLAVE-OWNER PERPS
*DA Rackauckas introduces new Unit to combat human exploitation and trafficking
SANTA ANA – Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas announced today at the Victims’ Rights March and Rally a new unit to prosecute Human Exploitation And Trafficking (HEAT) cases. Orange County is a diverse melting-pot with a large ethnic population, multiple tourist attractions, and is surrounded by large, urban counties, which has made it susceptible to human traffickers. Human trafficking cases have recently increased in Orange County, with many cases involving underage victims and/or brothels. The new Unit was created to deal with this increasing problem. Continue reading