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1.Stay ahead of it by sipping water regularly. Stay away from sugary and alcoholic drinks.
 
2. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
 
3. Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. 
 
4. Electric fans may not prevent illness
In the high 90s or low hundreds, taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
 
5. Schedule outdoor activities carefully
Limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest, like morning and evening hours. 3p.m. is the hottest part of the day. Children, limit playtime to cool hours. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat illnesses.below
 
6. Pace yourself
Reduce exercise during the heat. If exertion makes your heart pound, leaves you gasping for breath, stop all activity. If lightheaded, confused or weak get into a cool area or shade, rest. Here are 10 tips for a heart-healthy summer from the American Heart Association.
 
7. Wear sunscreen
If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out.
 
8. Avoid hot and heavy meals
Opt for light meals like salads. Eat small meals and eat more often. Click HERE for some cool dishes.
 
9. Do not leave children and pets in cars
Cars quickly heat to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked open. Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car. Remind yourself when the child is buckled in, or with pets place a stuffed animal in the front with the driver. Here are 7 tips.
 
10. Keep your pets hydrated and check for hot pavement
Provide plenty of fresh water in a shady area. Careful, the pavement can get very hot and burn their paws. Humane Society and ASPCA   Here are some tips to help keep your pets cool
 
11. Monitor those at high risk
Some people are at greater risk than others, infants and young children, people 65 years of age or older, people who are overweight, people who overexert during work or exercise, people who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation.
 
12. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses
Symptoms of heat exhaustion:
If you experience these symptoms, move to a cooler place, stop exercising and cool down immediately by dousing yourself with cold water and rehydrating. You may need to seek medical attention.
  • Headaches
  • Heavy sweating
  • Cold, moist skin, chills
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • A weak and rapid pulse
  • Muscle cramps
  • Fast, shallow breathing
  • Nausea, vomiting or both
Symptoms of heat stroke
If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.
  • Warm, dry skin with no sweating
  • Strong and rapid pulse
  • Confusion and/or unconsciousness
  • High fever
  • Throbbing headaches
  • Nausea, vomiting or both
 
 
To stop the accelerated heating of our planet we must stop burning heat dome creating fossil fuels. Join with the Sierra Club & Green Sanctuary- Climate Crisis Committee (Zoom) or in person.The first Tuesday of every month 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Howson Hall