Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day
Take cool showers or baths
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home
Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
Avoid midday heat
Ex: high-energy activities or work outdoors
• Consider pet safety:
○ Make sure they have water and access to comfortable shade
Asphalt and dark pavement can be very hot to your pet's feet
Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms or legs
Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness/weakness, fast or weak pulse, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea/vomiting
○ Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees F) taken orally
Red, hot and dry skin with no sweat
Rapid, strong pulse
Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness
https://www.ready.gov/heat
Community Resource Development - Disaster Educator
cameron.sellers@kysu.edu