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- Drink plenty of fluids and other nonalcoholic beverages.
- Fans do not always adequately cool during intense heat waves. Stay in the air conditioning. Air-Conditioning Works!
- Avoid all strenuous activities. Avoid extended periods of sun exposure and walking long distances at midday.
- Take cool showers, baths, or sponge baths.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and hats.
Dehydration is a widespread heat related problem. Indications of dehydration include weakness, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, confusion and passing out.
Heat exhaustion is usually the first serious sign of a serious problem. Signs of simple heat exhaustion include: Heavy or no sweating, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, paleness, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting and fainting. Heat Exhaustion's greatest problem is that it could lead to Heat Stroke.
Heat Stroke is one problem nobody likes to deal with. Heat stroke can be fatal. A body temperature above 103 degrees, red, hot and dry skin; a fast pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, confusion and passing out are serious symptom's of an Extreme Heat Emergency. Get Medical Attention!
And Remember: The Temp in the car goes up 20 degrees in only 10 minutes.
Source:
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Atmospheric Programs (6207J)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460
By Bill from New York, NY
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