by Patricia Feager, 6/23/18
The temperature and heat index in Flower Mound, TX was 106.8 on Saturday, June 23.
Here are some safety tips to keep you cool and safe this summer.
- Hydrate - drink at least 16 ounces of water every hour to prevent dehydration
- Keep skin hydrated - not hot to the touch
- Wear light clothing - shoes that aren't tight, protective sun glasses, hat or head covering
- Salty snacks: trail mix, granola mix, nuts, keep energy up & replace salt when sweating
- First aid kit, cool towels - Don't shock your body with ice
- Keep your cell phone, electronics, and cameras protected in a cool container
- Never leave a cell phone, child, pet, grandparent alone in a vehicle with windows closed
- Never pull over to catch some sleep in the heat - Get out, find a public place, cool off
- Never drink alcohol and drive
- Make sure your vehicle is well maintained, has coolant and fluids - avoid breaking down
- If you're exhausted from the heat, get off the road and find shelter - call someone
- Make sure your tires are not bald and they are safe on the road
- Park under trees or indoor garages whenever possible
HEAT STROKE SIGNS
- Dizzy - hotheadedness
- Throbbing headache
- Slurred speech
- Flushed skin
- Feeling nauseous and/or vomiting
- Sudden change in body temperature
- High body temperature
- Rapid heart beat or feeling weak
- Feeling like you just have to sit or lay down
- Feeling out of balance
- Feeling disoriented
- Overall weakness and not coherent
FOR IMMEDIATE HELP
- 911 or follow city help guidelines - Get ER ASAP
- Get individual into shady area or indoors ASAP
- Remove excess clothing (bras)
- Find out if victim is taking any medications or has any medical conditions
HEAT STROKE IN DOGS
- Unusual panting
- Excessive drooling
- Dehydration
- Reddened gums & moist body tissues
- Vomiting blood
- Doesn't respond when you call them
- Rapid heart beat
- Little or no urine
- Muscle tremors
- Seizures
- Odd behavior
- Wobbly
- Disoriented
- Unresponsive to commands
- Won't wake up
Comments(12)