Stay Safe During Summer Heat!

Dangers of Overheating

Little to no liquid consumption. High temperatures and humidity. Direct sun exposure. Heavy physical labor. No wind or breeze.

Heat Illness Risk Factors

Nausea, vomiting and/or thirst. Wet skin and weakness. Fainting, headaches and/or dizziness. Confusion and/or irritability.

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

Consume lots of liquids, preferably water on a regular basis.

Preventing Heat Illness

Have a location with shade or air conditioning in Broken Arrow which is nearby so it can be reached quickly and easily.

Preventing Heat Illness (cont.)

If working outside, gradually increase workload and amount of time spent outside to help the body adapt.

Preventing Heat Illness (cont.)

Don’t drink coffee, alcohol or soda if not in a location with air conditioning because all three will dehydrate you.

Preventing Heat Illness (cont.)

Move the person to a shaded or cooler area.

Help Someone Who is Ill from Heat

Provide cool drinking water and make sure they don’t drink too fast. Make sure it isn’t too cold either.

Help Someone Who is Ill from Heat

Fan the person’s body, spray them with cool water and/or soak their clothes in cool water.

Help Someone Who is Ill from Heat

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