Every single year, there are stories on the news about people dying in extreme summer weather. Usually, these types of deaths happened during a heat wave, but they can happen just as easily during the normal course of high summer temperatures.
1 - First, stay out of the direct sunlight to the extent
that you can. If, for whatever reason, you are required to spend time outside
during high temperatures, tried to stay in the shade as much as you possibly
can. Although, many times, it feels equally as hot in the shade as it does out
in the brightness of the sun, the shade actually does provide a modicum of
protection from the harsh rays of the sun and the inhospitable temperatures
that it creates.
Here are four steps that you can take to keep yourself and
your loved ones safe despite the extreme heat that can happen during the
summer.
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2 - Second, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. It is important
to understand that only water will provide the hydration necessary to keep your
body functioning optimally in high temperatures. Just because a drink is cold
doesn't mean that it is helping to keep you hydrated. Steer clear of soda pop
and other sugary drinks, as medical professionals agree that these can actually
serve to dehydrate you rather
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than hydrate you. In short, drinking a soda we need to stay
hydrated actually leaves you worse off than if you would have drunk nothing at
all. Play it safe and stick with water.
3 - Third, the elderly and infants are particularly
vulnerable to the heat so take special care to protect them. The very young and
very old are always the most susceptible to any kind of health emergency, and
extreme temperatures definitely qualify. Make sure that you are particularly
careful with the young or old people in your life -- make sure that they are in
temperature controlled environments unless it is strictly necessary to take
them out of doors during the worst of the heat of the day.
4 - Fourth, if you have the option to be in a
climate-controlled environment, you should choose to do so. Even if you do not
live in a home that has air conditioning, there are climate controlled places
that you can go to for free. Your local mall is one good example, as our
libraries. Any department store or other big chain store should also serve this
purpose. For a nominal fee, you can also sit and relax inside cafes and enjoy a
small bite to eat or a beverage while you stay out of the stifling heat of the
day.
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Chan
About the Author:
Chan has been working in safety supplies and emergency kits industry for more than five years. As a product manager for EDisasterSystems.com, he knows his merchandise and all the requirements from OSHA. He likes to write and share his ideas about the importance of safety and emergency prevention.
Chan has been working in safety supplies and emergency kits industry for more than five years. As a product manager for EDisasterSystems.com, he knows his merchandise and all the requirements from OSHA. He likes to write and share his ideas about the importance of safety and emergency prevention.
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