SAFETY:

Beat the Heat!!

Warm weather means activities and fun under the sun! Whether you love putting on shorts and feeling the warm outdoors, or find it hot and sticky, everyone must be careful not to let a heat-related illness spoil the day. Here are some ways to make sure you have a great summer:

*DRESS FOR THE HEAT - wear lightweight or light-colored clothing

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*DRINK WATER – carry and drink water continuously, even if you’re not

thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

*EAT SMALL MEALS AND MORE OFTEN – avoid foods that are high

in protein which increase metabolic heat.

*SLOW DOWN – avoid strenuous activity; if you must however, do it during

the coolest part of the day, which is the morning between 4am and 7am.

*STAY INDOORS IF POSSIBLE.

*TAKE REGULAR BREAKS – take time out to find a cool place; if you

recognize that you, or someone else is showing the signals of heat-related illness,

(cramps, exhaustion, weak pulse, rapid shallow breathing) stop activity and find

a cool place.

REMEMBER HAVE FUN AND STAY COOL!!