BEAT HEAT! THIS
Make it a habit to know when it’s going to be hot, signs of heat stress, and how to prevent it.
Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event.
Hot days are more dangerous for outdoor workers, older adults, pregnant people, children, and people with chronic illness, like asthma and diabetes.
HEAT STROKE
SYMPTOMS
• Red, hot, dry skin
• Confusion
• Rapid pulse
• Throbbing headache
• Temperature above 104°F (40°C)
• Unconsciousness
WHAT TO DO
• Call 911
• Move to a cool place
• Cool with water or ice
HEAT EXHAUSTION
SYMPTOMS
• Dizziness
• Heavy sweating
• Cramps
• Nausea or vomiting
WHAT TO DO
• Move to a cool place
• Loosen clothes
• Sip water
Heat stroke can cause death or disability. Call 9-1-1
