FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and ADM Rachel L. Levine, MD, HHS’s Assistant Secretary for Health team up to highlight the importance of staying cool, staying informed and being #SummerReady during heat waves.
Tips to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Stay Hydrated. Drink plenty of water even if you do not feel thirsty and avoid drinks with caffeine. If you have certain medical conditions, are on fluid-restricted diets or have a problem with fluid retention, consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake.
Know Your Cooling Options. Identify places in your community where you can go to get cool. Find locations of cooling options near you from local authorities by calling 2-1-1 and from local media reports.
Never Leave Another Person, Child (or Pet) in a Parked Car. Always check your car to make sure all persons (and pets) are out of it before leaving and locking it.
Recognize and Act if Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses (heat exhaustion and heat stroke) and ways to respond.
Heat Exhaustion: If you or someone else is showing symptoms of heat exhaustion and need medical attention, contact a health care provider for advice. If possible, move the person suffering from heat exhaustion into a cool, shaded area; mist them with cool water while fanning them; give them water to drink and elevate their feet. Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, fast or weak pulse, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea and vomiting.
Heat Stroke: If you or someone else is showing symptoms of heat stroke, call 9-1-1 and follow 9-1-1 recommendations. Stay until emergency services arrive. While waiting for help, if possible: move the person suffering from heat stroke into a cool, shaded area; remove any outer clothing; place a cold wet cloth or ice pack on the head, neck, armpits and groin, or soak the person’s clothing with cool water; elevating their feet.
8 июл 2024
