California is experiencing it’s first high temperature event of 2024 and you can be ready.
Don’t get surprised by the heat this week and make sure you’re spending as much time indoors, in cooler temperatures as possible. If you must be outside, take extra breaks and seek shade as much as possible. If you’re unfamiliar with the signs of heat related illness, here are a few to look for in yourself and others:
Dizziness, Nausea, Headache and Passing Out are all symptoms across heat related illnesses.
Be aware of yourself and others, it’s too hot to push yourself!
Another way to avoid heat related illness is to stay hydrated. Throughout the day take sips of water, try to stay ahead of your thirst and not feel like you need to gulp down lots of water all at once. Try to stay away from sugary drinks, alcohol and caffeine, too. These sorts of beverages can push water out of your body when you need to try to keep it in. Know the signs of dehydration:
Extreme Thirst, Infrequent Urination, Dark Urine, Fatigue, Dizziness and Confusion.
The best rule of thumb is if you don’t feel good, something is probably not right with your body.
During high temperature events, there is a greater strain on the power systems we all rely on to keep our homes cool and operate our normal daily lives. To be ready for these events, start the day by cooling your house before the heat arrives. Try setting your thermostat to 72˚ in the morning, and at 3PM raise it to 78˚ or higher. This will relieve a big power burden across your area and reduce the likelihood of brown outs or black outs. Additionally, if you can avoid running your large appliances like the washing machine or oven until after 10PM you can keep your home cooler and reduce your power load.
MOST IMPORTANTLY
DO NOT LEAVE KIDS OR ANIMALS ALONE IN A CAR.
The internal temperature of vehicles can rise quickly and dangerously. Those temperatures are extremely dangerous for kids and animals. This situation can turn deadly very, very fast. If it’s too hot for you, it’s WAY too hot for them.
These are just a few tips for staying safe during this high temperature event. Remember, Don’t Panic, Prepare!
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