HEAT

EXHAUSTION Extremely hot weather can cause

sickness or even death.
Heavy sweating
Weakness STAY COOL. Stay in air-conditioned
Cold, pale, clammy skin buildings as much as possible and
Fast, weak pulse avoid direct sunlight.
Nausea or vomiting STAY HYDRATED. Drink plenty of
Fainting water and dont wait until youre
thirsty to drink.

Seek medical care immediately if you have

STAY INFORMED. Stay updated on
or someone you know has symptoms of local weather forecasts so you can
heat-related illness. Warning signs and plan activities safely when its hot
symptoms vary but may include: outside.

High body temperature KNOW WHEN ITS HOT! STAY COOL.

(above 103F)* Check local news for extreme
Hot, red, dry or moist skin heat alerts and safety tips. STAY HYDRATED.
Rapid and strong pulse
STAY INFORMED.
Possible unconsciousness

HEAT
STROKE
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
National Center for
www.cdc.gov/nceh/extremeheat Environmental Health

*104F taken rectally is the most accurate

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WHO NEEDS SPECIAL CARE?

The elderly, people with a chronic medical condition,
children, homeless or poor, outdoor workers, and
athletes are most at-risk to heat sickness.

Most cities offer cooling centers or other
air-conditioned shelter to the homeless
or poor during times of extreme heat.
Never leave infants or
children in a parked car.
Nor should pets be
left in parked cars
they can
suffer heat
sickness too.
Athletes and people who exercise People who work outdoors are more
in extreme heat are more likely to become likely to become dehydrated and are more
dehydrated and are more likely to get heat likely to get heat sickness.
sickness.
Drink from two to four cups of water
Limit outdoor activity, especially mid-
day when it is the hottest part of the STOP every hour while working. Dont wait
until you are thirsty to drink.
day. a ll activity and get
to a cool environ- Avoid alcohol or liquids containing
Schedule workouts and practices
ment if you feel large amounts of sugar.
earlier or later in the day to avoid mid-
faint or weak. Wear and reapply sunscreen as
day heat.
indicated on the package.
Pace activity. Start activities slowly and pick up
the pace gradually. Ask if tasks can be scheduled for earlier or later
in the day to avoid midday heat.
Drink from two to four cups of water every hour
while exercising. Muscle cramping may be an
early sign of heat sickness.