Staying Safe In The Summer Heat

With the forecast calling for multiple highs in the 100s this week, it's important to know when to take it easy. Heat exhaustion is common during long stretches of hot weather like this and means your body is starting to become dehydrated, but what are the signs the heat is taking a toll on you? Profuse sweating, headache and cramps, not to mention nausea and vomiting are all signs that you're starting to become dehydrated.

So what do you do if you start to show these symptoms? Fortunately, heat exhaustion is pretty easy to deal with. Get inside, especially somewhere air-conditioned, to help cool off. Plenty of fluids is another obvious way to help... just try to stay away from caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. A cool shower or bath can also help. Even if that isn't available, a damp towel can help you cool off.

It's crucial to tackle the problem of heat exhaustion before it becomes something worse, like heat stroke, which is a dangerous medical condition where the body literally starts to overheat. Just remember to take is easy and be safe this week!