Severe Weather

Safety Tips During Extreme Heat

• Stay indoors and avoid extreme temperature changes.
• If air conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine.
• Keep your electric fans running.
• Drink fluids - particularly water or juice - often, even if you do not feel thirsty. This will help your body's thermostat stay cool.
• Eat small, frequent meals.
• Keep pets indoors and refill their water bowls frequently.
• Do not leave children or pets in an enclosed vehicle.

Be Safe in the Sun - Safety tips from the American Academy of Dermatology

• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.
• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors, even on cloudy days.
• Wear protective, tightly woven clothing, such as a long-sleeve shirt and pants.
• Wear wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses when outdoors.
• Stay in the shade whenever possible.
• Avoid reflective surfaces, which can reflect up to 85% of the sun's damaging rays.
• Protect children. Minimize sun exposure and apply sunscreen to children aged 6 months and older.
• No shadow? Seek the shade! If your shadow is shorter than you are, you're likely to sunburn.
• Avoid tanning beds.