Temperatures in Utah have been red hot over the last several days and officials in St. George are asking residents to take action to ensure air conditioning units have the power to stay on.
An"Orange Alert" was issued Tuesday for the city as temperatures continue to settle in the triple digits in southern areas of the state.
It also means residents should take smart steps to save energy in general like keeping doors and windows closed during the hottest hours of the day.
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