A few hot tips Fun in the Sun
We have had an extremely hot August in Arizona so I wanted to relay a few tips I know about having Fun in the Sun in a safe way.
Do's in the extreme heat and sun.
Light Colored, light weight clothing
Use Sunscreen
Wear Hats think protection not pretty
Wear Sunglasses
Drink lots of water and sports drinks, Avoid sugary & caffeinated drinks
Find shade when possible
Try to schedule outside activities during cooler parts of the day
Do not's in the extreme heat and sun
Run or jog in the hottest part of the day
Leave children or pets in car for any reason ever
Walk on sidewalks or hard surfaces barefoot
Walk pets on sidewalks or hard surfaces during extreme heat it will burn their paws
A few signs of overheating or heat stroke
Hot dry skin or profuse sweating
Hallucinations
Chills
Headache
Dizziness/Confusion
Slurred Speech
These are just a few pointers. Please take extreme caution and respect the heat as it can get you fast and affect you for the rest of your life.
If you are just moving to an area that has extreme heat conditions please take a few minutes to read up on all of the do's and do nots in the sun and heat. So go out and have fun in the sun and be safe!
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