HOT WEATHER TIPS FROM THE BELMONT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

HOT WEATHER TIPS FROM THE BELMONT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity.  Do not try to do too much on a hot day.

• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.

•  Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat if you are out walking or gardening

• Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you do not feel thirsty.

• Limit intake of alcoholic beverages.  They can actually dehydrate your body.

• Stay indoors as much as possible.  Run errands early in the morning and later in the afternoon rather than the hotter part of the day

• If your house or apartment does not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun.

• Use an electric fan to circulate cooler air, electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate perspiration, which cools your body.

• Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers.  Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80%.

• Go to a place where you can get relief from the heat, such as, libraries, theaters, a mall or other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.

• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.

• Do not leave pets outside for extended periods.  Make sure that pets have plenty of drinking water.

Following these tips will help you BEAT the Heat!!