12 Tips for Staying Cool This Summer

• Be aware of the heat. Pay attention to it and modify your activities appropriately.
• Pay attention to your hydration status, and be sure to drink plenty of fluids.
• Try to stay in relatively cool areas, even when outside. Many public places such as libraries,
   shopping malls and movie theaters are air conditioned.
• Avoid hot enclosed places, such as cars. Never leave children unattended in a car parked in the sun.
• Use a fan, if available.
• Stay on the lowest floor of your building.
• Eat well-balanced, light and regular meals.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing.
• Cover windows that receive a significant amount of sun with drapes or shades to help keep
   your house cool.
• Weather stripping and proper insulation will keep cool air inside your home.
• Cool beverages are good for cooling down the body, while alcoholic drinks can impair
   the body's ability to regulate its temperature.

8 Signs of Heat Overexposure
• Heavy sweating. But if heat stroke sets in, the body can no longer compensate
   and stops sweating.
• Pale skin
• Muscle cramps
• Feeling tired and weak
• Altered mental status (confusion or disorientation)
• Headache
• Becoming semi-conscious, or passing out.
• Nausea or vomiting