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Slow down.
Avoid strenuous activity. Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous
activities. Get plenty of rest to allow your natural "cooling
system" to work. If you must do strenuous work, do it during the coolest
part of the day, which is usually in the morning, before 7 a.m.
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Avoid too much
sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin's ability to cool itself. The sun will
also heat the inner core of your body, resulting in dehydration. Use a
sunscreen lotion with a high sun protection factor rating.
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Stay indoors
as much as possible. If air conditioning is not available, stay on the
lowest floor, out of the sunshine. Even in the warmest weather, staying
indoors, out of sunshine, is safer than long periods of exposure to the sun.
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Dress
appropriately. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing
that will cover as much skin as possible. Lightweight, light-colored clothing
reflects heat and sunlight and helps maintain normal body temperature. Cover
as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn and over-warming effects of
sunlight on your body.
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Drink plenty
of fluids, even if you do not feel thirsty. Injury and death can occur
from dehydration, which can happen quickly and unnoticed. Water is the safest
liquid to drink during heat emergencies. Your body needs water to keep cool.
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NEVER leave children or pets alone in
closed vehicles. Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach over 140
degrees within minutes. Exposure to such high temperatures can kill in
minutes.
Source:
Ohio
Committee for Severe Weather Awareness
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