Hot
Weather Advisory
The
National Weather Service has announced an excessive heat watch for this Tuesday
and Wednesday, with temperatures that will rise into the low to mid 90s. When
outside temperatures are very high, the danger for heat-related illnesses
rises. Older adults, young children, and people with mental illness and
chronic diseases are at particularly high risk.
The
following tips are recommended so you and your family can stay cool and
safe:
Stay
cool
• Spend more time in air conditioned
places. If you don't have air conditioning, consider visiting a mall, movie
theater or other cool public places.
• Cover windows that receive morning
or afternoon sun.
• Dress in lightweight clothing.
• Check up on your elderly neighbors
and relatives and encourage them to take these precautions too.
Drink liquids
•
Drink
plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol and large amounts of sugar
because they can actually dehydrate your body.
•
Have
a beverage with you as much as possible, and sip or drink frequently. Don't
wait until you're thirsty to drink.
•
If you go outside
• Limit the time you're in direct sunlight.
• Do not leave infants, children, people with mobility challenges
and pets in a parked car, even with the window
rolled down.
• Avoid or reduce doing activities that are tiring, or take a lot of
energy.
• Do outdoor activities in the cooler morning and evening hours.
• Avoid sunburn. Use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection
factor) rating.
