Learn How to Avoid Heat-related Illnesses
HEAT EXHAUSTION
Symptoms:
- Faint or dizzy
- Excessive sweating
- Cool, pale, clammy skin
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Muscle cramps
What to do:
- Get to a cooler, air conditioned place
- Drink water if fully conscious
- Take a cool shower or use cold compresses
HEAT STROKE
Symptoms:
- Throbbing headache
- No sweating
- Body temperature above 103° – Red, hot, dry skin
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid, strong pulse
- May lose consciousness
What to do:
- CALL 911
- Take immediate action to cool the person until help arrives
Heat Safety: Children, Pets and Cars
Already this year, 15 children have died from heatstroke after being left in a car.
Effects of heat are more severe on children because their bodies warm at a faster rate than adults.
Did you know?? – In just 2 minutes a car can rise from a safe 80° to an unsafe 94°!
Elapsed Time – 0 min | 10 min | 30 min | 60 min
Feels like – 80° | 99° | 114° | 123°
Safety Tips
- NEVER leave your child or pet unattended in a car (even with the windows down).
- ALWAYS make sure all children (and pets) have left the car. Never leave a sleeping infant in the car.
- Make sure safety restraints aren’t too hot before securing your child.
Please check in on your neighbors who are elderly, house-bound or who maybe reluctant to ask for help.
