An extreme heat event is a series of hot days, much warmer than the average for a moment and a particular place. The extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. The climate crisis makes extreme heat events more frequent, more serious and lasts longer. But we can take measures to prepare. Now prepare to protect yourself and protect yourself.
Extreme heat is too dangerous to be invisible
Knowing what to do to protect you and your loved ones can save lives. Protect yourself, your loved ones and your neighbors by remaining connected with your community. It could save a life.
Learn to stay hydrated
You should drink enough water to prevent heat disease. An average person should drink approximately 3/4 of a gallon of water per day. Everyone needs can vary.
- You can check that you get enough water by noting your urine color. Dark yellow may indicate that you do not drink enough.
- Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
- If you sweat a lot, mix the water with snacks or a drink to replace the salt and the minerals that you lose in sweat.
- Talk to your doctor how to prepare yourself if you have a medical condition or take medication.
Gather emergency supplies
Gather food, water and drugs. Stores can be closed. Organize supplies in a kit of kit and a household kit. In the event of a power failure, you can lose access to drinking water. Reserve at least one gallon of drinking water per person per day. Remember to add drinks with electrolytes. Include sunscreen and wide -sides hats.
- Go-Kit: At least three days of supplies that you can take with you. Include backup batteries and chargers for your devices (mobile phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.).
- Stay kit: At least two weeks of supplies.
- Have a supply in 1 month of medication in a container to the test of children and medical supplies or equipment.
- Keep personal, financial and medical files safe and easy to access (paper or safe).
Remember to keep a list of your medicines and dosages on a small take -out card with you.
Make a plan to stay cool
Do not count only on electric fans during extreme heat. When temperatures were high in the 1990s, fans may not prevent heat -related diseases. Taking a fresh shower or bath or moving to an air -conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
- Spending a few hours a day can help prevent heat disease.
- If you have air conditioning, make sure it is in working order.
- If you do not have air conditioning or if there is a power failure, find locations where you can stay cool. For example, a public library, a shopping center or a public cooling center. Plan how you get there.
- Additional resources may be available from local governments or community groups.
- Make sure you have a lot of light and cowardly clothes to wear.
- Create a supporting team from people you can help and can help you. Almost check with them to make sure everyone is safe.
Acquire emergency skills
- Learn to recognize and respond to heat disease.
- Learn FIRST AID And RCR.
- Be ready to live without being able. Public services can be offline. Be ready to live without electricity, gas and water. Plan your electrical needs, including mobile phones and medical equipment. Talk to your doctor. Plan the backup power.
Plan to stay connected
- Sign up for free emergency alerts from your local government.
- Plan to monitor the weather and local news.
- Have a backup battery or a way to load your mobile phone.
- Have a Battery -powered radio during a power failure.
- Understand the types of alerts you can receive and plan to answer when you receive them:
- A watch means Be ready!
- A warning means Act!
Extreme heat preparation videos
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Stay hydrated
- Drink a lot of liquids. Also encourage others to drink a lot of liquids.
- Replace salt and minerals with snacks or a sports drink.
Stay cool
- Stay in an air -conditioned place as much as possible.
- If your house has no air conditioning, access your predefined fresh location.
- Wear light and cowardly clothes and take showers or fresh baths.
- Limit your outdoor activity. If you have to work outside, plan tasks earlier or later in the day.
Prevent heat diseases
Check your friends, family and neighbors. Help them prevent heat disease. Act quickly if you notice someone with symptoms. Anyone can develop heat disease. But, people more at risk are:
- Older adults
- Infants, children and pregnant women
- People with medical conditions
- Outdoor workers
- People with limited personal resources
- People living in places that lack green spaces
Scroll down to learn to identify and respond to 3 common types of heat disease.
Take care of yourself
- It is normal to have a lot of bad feelings, stress or anxiety.
- Eat healthy foods and sleep enough to help you manage stress.
- You can contact the distress assistance line for free in the event of a disaster if you need to talk to someone. Call or send an SMS 1-800-985-5990.
Heat the cramps
Heat cramps are muscle spasms caused by a large loss of salt and water in the body.
What to look for:
- Heavy sweating with muscle pain or spasms
What to do:
- Move in a cool place.
- Drinking water or a drinking for athletes
- Get medical help immediately if:
- The cramps last more than 1 hour
- The person affected has a heart problem
Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is serious and may require emergency medical treatment.
What to look for:
- Sweating
- Cold, pale and moist skin
- Fast and weak pulse
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Fatigue or weakness
- Stunned
What to do:
- Move in a cool place
- Loosen tight clothes
- Cool the body using wet cloths, mist, fanning or a fresh bath
- Water slowly
- Get medical help immediately if:
- Vomiting occurs
- Symptoms last more than 1 hour or empire
- Confusion develops
Heat stroke
A stroke is fatal and requires emergency medical treatment.
What to look for:
- High body temperature (104 ° F or more)
- Hot, red, dry or humid skin
- Fast and strong pulse
- Headache
- Nausea-confusion that passes
What to do:
- Call 911 right away, then:
- Move in a cool place
- Cool the body using wet cloths, mist, fanning or a fresh bath
- Do not give anything to drink to the person
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