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Hot Weather Safety Tips
Extreme heat happens when temperatures are much higher and/or there is more humidity than normal. The following tips will help you and your loved ones stay safe during dangerous heat waves.
Heatstroke Danger
Heatstroke is a life-threatening, heat-related illness that can be caused when your body overheats. Heatstroke usually occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperatures. The danger of heatstroke increases when you combine physical exertion and high temperatures. Heatstroke requires emergency treatment.
Heatstroke Symptoms
Heatstroke Treatment Steps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is part of the heat-related illness spectrum. If not treated immediately, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke.
Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms
Heat Exhaustion Treatment Steps
In the Event of Heat Exhaustion
At Risk Populations
Check on those who may be more at risk from high temperatures like:
Infants and young children
People aged 65 or older
People with chronic medical conditions
Never leave your children, people who are elderly or have disabilities, or pets in a vehicle. Even on a mild day, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach dangerous levels.