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Who’s more at risk - The elderly, children, and people with certain health conditions are more vulnerable to extreme heat.
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Stay indoors - If possible, avoid being outdoors, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
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Keep your home cool
- Good home insulation can go a long way in preventing heat from coming into the house and maintaining a cool temperature inside.
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Air conditioning - If you have air conditioning, check if it’s working properly. Look out for any insulation problems.
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Fans
- Although electric fans don’t cool down the temperature as such, they can help circulate the air.
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Cool down - A cool shower or bath can help reduce body temperature.
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Get out of the house - If you're unable to keep your house at a safe temperature, go to a mall, library, or any other public space with air conditioning.
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Clothing - Wear light, breathable clothing and choose loose-fitting garments.
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Stay hydrated - Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, even if you're not very thirsty. Opt for water instead of sugary drinks.
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Drinks - Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks such as tea and coffee, as these have a mild diuretic effect.
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Physical effort
- Avoid strenuous activities and exercise in general.
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Look out for vulnerable people - Ensure any family members, friends, and neighbors are safe.
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Animals - Make sure all animals have plenty of water available and adequate shade.
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Windows - Place reflective materials on your windows such as cardboard with aluminum foil. This will reflect the heat.
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Windows - Cover your windows during the day with blinds, shades, or curtains.
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Windows - Weather strip your windows. This will ensure that hot air stays out and cool air stays in the house.
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Doors - Keep doors shut and weather strip any doors that connect to the outside of your house.
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Stay tuned - Check the weather forecast to stay on top of what’s happening. This way you can prepare accordingly.
© iStock
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Food - Eat light meals. Your body is already working hard to control your body temperature, so don’t strain it even more by making it digest calorie-dense foods.
© iStock
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Diet - Speak to your doctor if you're on a special diet, especially one with low sodium intake, as this can make you more prone to dehydration.
© iStock
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Health - Watch out for signs of heat-related problems. Here’s what to look for.
© iStock
21 / 30 Fotos
Sunburn
- If your skin becomes red, hot, and painful after sun exposure, this is probably a sign of sunburn.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Sunburn: what to do? - Ointments can help in mild cases, but more serious burns should be seen by a physician.
© iStock
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Heat cramps
- Spasms and muscle pain following activity may mean that you’re suffering from heat cramps.
© Shutterstock
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Heat cramps: what to do?
- Massaging and stretching the cramped muscles may help relax them. Sip on water, but stop if nausea occurs.
© Shutterstock
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Heat exhaustion
- Cold sweats, nausea, headache, and a weak pulse are some of the symptoms.
© Shutterstock
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Heat exhaustion: what to do? - Lie down, cool off, and sip water. Seek medical assistance if vomiting occurs.
© iStock
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Heatstroke
- Symptoms include fever, hot skin, weak pulse, and shallow breathing. A victim of heat stroke can become unconscious.
© Shutterstock
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Heatstroke: what to do?
- This is an emergency situation. Seek medical assistance immediately. See also: Watch out for these summertime illnesses
© iStock
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© iStock
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Who’s more at risk - The elderly, children, and people with certain health conditions are more vulnerable to extreme heat.
© iStock
1 / 30 Fotos
Stay indoors - If possible, avoid being outdoors, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
© iStock
2 / 30 Fotos
Keep your home cool
- Good home insulation can go a long way in preventing heat from coming into the house and maintaining a cool temperature inside.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Air conditioning - If you have air conditioning, check if it’s working properly. Look out for any insulation problems.
© iStock
4 / 30 Fotos
Fans
- Although electric fans don’t cool down the temperature as such, they can help circulate the air.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Cool down - A cool shower or bath can help reduce body temperature.
© iStock
6 / 30 Fotos
Get out of the house - If you're unable to keep your house at a safe temperature, go to a mall, library, or any other public space with air conditioning.
© iStock
7 / 30 Fotos
Clothing - Wear light, breathable clothing and choose loose-fitting garments.
© iStock
8 / 30 Fotos
Stay hydrated - Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, even if you're not very thirsty. Opt for water instead of sugary drinks.
© iStock
9 / 30 Fotos
Drinks - Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks such as tea and coffee, as these have a mild diuretic effect.
© iStock
10 / 30 Fotos
Physical effort
- Avoid strenuous activities and exercise in general.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Look out for vulnerable people - Ensure any family members, friends, and neighbors are safe.
©
12 / 30 Fotos
Animals - Make sure all animals have plenty of water available and adequate shade.
© iStock
13 / 30 Fotos
Windows - Place reflective materials on your windows such as cardboard with aluminum foil. This will reflect the heat.
© iStock
14 / 30 Fotos
Windows - Cover your windows during the day with blinds, shades, or curtains.
© iStock
15 / 30 Fotos
Windows - Weather strip your windows. This will ensure that hot air stays out and cool air stays in the house.
© iStock
16 / 30 Fotos
Doors - Keep doors shut and weather strip any doors that connect to the outside of your house.
© iStock
17 / 30 Fotos
Stay tuned - Check the weather forecast to stay on top of what’s happening. This way you can prepare accordingly.
© iStock
18 / 30 Fotos
Food - Eat light meals. Your body is already working hard to control your body temperature, so don’t strain it even more by making it digest calorie-dense foods.
© iStock
19 / 30 Fotos
Diet - Speak to your doctor if you're on a special diet, especially one with low sodium intake, as this can make you more prone to dehydration.
© iStock
20 / 30 Fotos
Health - Watch out for signs of heat-related problems. Here’s what to look for.
© iStock
21 / 30 Fotos
Sunburn
- If your skin becomes red, hot, and painful after sun exposure, this is probably a sign of sunburn.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Sunburn: what to do? - Ointments can help in mild cases, but more serious burns should be seen by a physician.
© iStock
23 / 30 Fotos
Heat cramps
- Spasms and muscle pain following activity may mean that you’re suffering from heat cramps.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Heat cramps: what to do?
- Massaging and stretching the cramped muscles may help relax them. Sip on water, but stop if nausea occurs.
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Heat exhaustion
- Cold sweats, nausea, headache, and a weak pulse are some of the symptoms.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Heat exhaustion: what to do? - Lie down, cool off, and sip water. Seek medical assistance if vomiting occurs.
© iStock
27 / 30 Fotos
Heatstroke
- Symptoms include fever, hot skin, weak pulse, and shallow breathing. A victim of heat stroke can become unconscious.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Heatstroke: what to do?
- This is an emergency situation. Seek medical assistance immediately. See also: Watch out for these summertime illnesses
© iStock
29 / 30 Fotos
How to survive heat waves
Don’t get caught unprepared
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Extreme heat can be dangerous and, in certain circumstances, even fatal. Don’t get caught unprepared: check out these tips on how to survive heat waves. Click on!
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