The Gloucester Township Police Depratment would like to remind our residents of the dangers of excessive heat.
The early warning signs of heat stress are decreased energy, slight loss of appetite, faintness, light-headedness and nausea. People experiencing these symptoms should go to a cool environment, drink liquids, remove excess clothing and rest.
Serious signs of heat stress include unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat, throbbing headache, dry skin, chest pain, mental confusion, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, staggering and difficulty breathing. People experiencing these symptoms should get immediate medical attention.
We understand that some residents do not have air conditioning so we have attached a link for local cooling centers:
http://www.camdencounty.com/service/health-human-services/cooling-centers/
