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UPDATE- HEAT INDICES 90-100*F TODAY & SATURDAY, 95-104*F SUNDAY
HEAT ADVISORY IN EXTENDED THROUGH SUNDAY. TEMPS COULD REACH 95*F-100*F SEEK COOLING CENTERS WITH A/C. CHECK ON VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (ELDERLY-CHILDREN-PETS)

*Know the signs and ways to treat heat-related illness.
Heat Cramps
• Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs.
• Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour.
Heat Exhaustion
• Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting.
• Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.
Heat Stroke
• Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) indicated by an oral thermometer; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; and unconsciousness.
• Actions: Call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediaKnow the signs and ways to treat heat-related illness.
Heat Cramps
• Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs.
• Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour. Heat Exhaustion
• Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting.
• Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.
Heat Stroke
• Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) indicated by an oral thermometer; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; and unconsciousness.
• Actions: Call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediatlyKnow the signs and ways to treat heat-related illness. Heat Cramps
• Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs.
• Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour. Heat Exhaustion
• Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, and fainting.
• Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.
Heat Stroke
• Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) indicated by an oral thermometer; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; and unconsciousness.
• Actions: Call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediatly

Instructions:

-Find places with air conditioning.
Libraries, shopping malls, and
community centers can provide a cool
place to take a break from the heat.
If you’re outside, find shade.
-Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face
-Wear loose, lightweight, light colored clothing.
-Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care
for is on a special diet, ask a doctor what would be best
-Avoid high-energy activities
-Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat related illness.
- Pets can burn their paws on hot pavement very quickly.