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Staying Safe During a Heat Wave

During a heat wave, high temperatures and humidity can quickly become dangerous. Take steps to stay cool and watch for signs of heat-related illness.

Heat exhaustion symptoms may include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water, and seek medical help if symptoms do not improve. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Heat stroke symptoms may include confusion, dizziness, and becoming unconscious. Call 911, move the person to a cooler area, loosen clothing and remove extra layers, and cool them with water or ice. Heat stroke is an emergency that should be treated right away to prevent death or permanent damage.
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El agotamiento por calor puede causar mareos, sed, sudoración intensa, náuseas y debilidad. Muévase a un lugar más fresco, afloje la ropa, tome pequeños sorbos de agua fría y busque atención médica si los síntomas no mejoran. El agotamiento por calor puede causar un golpe de calor. El golpe de calor puede causar confusión, mareos y pérdida del conocimiento. Llame al 911, lleve a la persona a un lugar más fresco, afloje la ropa y quite las capas adicionales, y enfríe a la persona con agua o hielo. El golpe de calor es una emergencia que debe tratarse de inmediato para prevenir la muerte o daño permanente.

HEAT EXHAUSTION WARNING SIGNS:

  • Faint or dizzy feelings
  • Extreme sweating
  • Cool, pale, clammy skin
  • Nausea, vomiting, or muscle cramps
  • Fast heartbeat
HEAT STROKE – CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY:
  • Confusion or trouble thinking
  • Very high body temperature
  • Red, hot skin (may be dry or sweaty)
  • Fainting/passing out
  • Fast heartbeat

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