Heat can affect anyone. It is most likely to affect young children, the elderly, and people with health problems. Those with medical conditions that cause poor blood circulation, those who take medications to rid water from the body (diuretics), and certain skin conditions may be more susceptible to heat sickness than others. It is important for everyone to be prepared for heat emergencies.

Safety Tips for Extreme Heat

• Wear sunscreen and reduce exposure to the sun.
• Keep physical activities to a minimum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.
• When working outside, drink plenty of water or juice, even if you are not thirsty, and take rest breaks in the shade.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover your face and neck, and wear loose-fitting clothing to keep cool and to protect your skin from the sun and mosquitoes.
• To prevent overheating, use cool compresses, misting, showers, and baths – if someone experiences a rapid, strong pulse, feels delirious, becomes unconscious, or has a body temperature above 102F, call 911 immediately.

NEVER EVER leave infants, children, elderly people, or pets unattended in a parked car. It can take as little as 10 minutes for the temperature inside a car to rise to levels that can kill.