Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather!

Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet many people still die from extreme heat every year.

Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated, and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body cant compensate for it and properly cool you off. The main things affecting your bodys ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather are:

High humidity. When the humidity is high, sweat wont evaporate as quickly, which keeps your body from releasing heat as fast as it may need to.

Personal factors. Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use can play a role in whether a person can cool off enough in very hot weather.

Those who are at highest risk include people 65 and older, children younger than two, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness. Closely monitor people who depend on you for their care and ask these questions:

Are they drinking enough water?

Do they have access to air conditioning?

Do they need help keeping cool?

People at greatest risk for heat-related illness can take the following protective actions to prevent illness or death:

Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. Contact your local health department or locate an air-conditioned shelter in your area. Air-conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. If a home is not air-conditioned, people can reduce their risk for heat-related illness by spending time in public facilities that are air-conditioned, and using air conditioning in vehicles.

Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device during an extreme heat event.

Drink more water than usual and dont wait until youre thirsty to drink.

Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

Dont use the stove or oven to cook—it will make you and your house hotter.

Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather:

Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.

Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.

Pace activity. Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually.

Drink more water than usual and dont wait until youre thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.

Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing

Everyone should take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths during hot weather:

Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible.

Drink plenty of fluids even if you dont feel thirsty.

Schedule outdoor activities carefully.

Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.

Pace yourself.

Take cool showers or baths to cool down.

Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

Never leave children or pets in cars.

Check the local news for health and safety updates.

..... Happy coming summer everyone!

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