Take steps to beat the heat and avoid heat related emergencies.

Tips on beating the heat:  Dress for theat: wear ligthtweight, light colored clothings , Eat small meals and drink lots of water: Eat smaller meals and more often, and drink water even when your not thirsty , Slow down and take breaks: Avoid streneous activities and take time out to find a cool place to rest.

Regardless of where you live, rising temperatures are a cause for concern. High temperatures can bring about a variety of complications to personal health, particularly when it comes regulating body temperature. The American Red Cross recommends staying indoors during these times.

Please refer to heatwaves or the blackouts links to find out more information on those topics, or go to redcross.org to get more up to date information on disaster plans and heat related topics.

For Heat cramps or heat exhaustion:

• Get the person to a cooler place and have him or her rest in a comfortable position
• If the person is fully awake and alert, give a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Do not let him or her drink too quickly
• Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet clothes such as towels or wet sheets
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number if the person refuses water, vomits or loses consciousness.

 To learn how to handle refrigerated food during a power outage, please download the following .pdf link.