| • Avoid alcohol and caffeine—they dehydrate.
❄️ Seek Air-Conditioned or Shaded Areas
• Use your home A/C or visit public cooling centers (check RIEMA for nearest).
• If outdoors, take shady breaks every 15 minutes.
👵 Keep an Eye on Vulnerable People
• Check on elderly relatives, young children, neighbors, and pets—they can’t regulate body temperature well .
• Never leave children or pets unattended in parked vehicles—temperatures inside can spike in just 10 minutes .
🧢 Dress Smart & Slow Down
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and apply SPF 30+ sunscreen.
• Limit strenuous activity to early morning or evening hours.
⚠️ Know the Signs of Heat Illness
• Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, headache, nausea. Move to cool place, sip water, cool with damp cloths.
• Heat stroke (life-threatening): very high body temp, confusion, rapid pulse, possible collapse—call 911 immediately.
Our crews stand ready to respond if needed.
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If you or someone you know shows any symptoms of heat-related illness, don’t hesitate to call 911.
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