Staying Cool – Signs of Heat Exhaustion

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and we will soon experience the triple H days of summer: hazy, hot and humid.

While a little warm is good, too much of it can be deadly. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke which claims lives every year.

Here is how you can recognize the warning signs of heat exhaustion (taken from the CDC website):

• Heavy sweating
• Weakness
• Cold, pale, and clammy skin
• Fast, weak pulse
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting

And this is what you should do immediately:

• Move to a cooler location.
• Lie down and loosen your clothing.
• Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible.
• Sip water.
• If you have vomited and it continues, seek medical attention immediately.

If in doubt, call for emergency help.

AND NEVER LEAVE ANYBODY, PET, CHILD OR ADULT, IN A LOCKED CAN FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.