Tips For Surviving The Hot & Humid Weather

The best way to avoid the heat is to stay indoors where it is air-conditioned.  If you don't have air conditioning, now is a good time to visit the library (many have internet access now), the mall, or a friend who has it.  If you have to be out in the sun, don't forget your sunblock to protect your skin, and drink plenty of water and/or fruit juice.  Don't eat heavy meals, eat lighter ones, avoid cream and caffiene, and especially alcohol.   Remember, slow down and relax!

Heat Stress Symptoms Include: Dizziness; nausea; irregular heartbeat; muscle cramps; headache; Excessivee weakness; severe mental changes; rapid shallow breathing; loss of appetite

Dangers of Heat & Humidity
The Heat Index nbcin.wcmh4.com/tvsd/weather/wxheat.shtml
Heat Index Calculator www.waaytv.com/31_wx/31heatind.html
FEMA (Federal Emergency Medical Association) Notes www.fema.gov/library/heat.htm
Dangers of Heat & Humidity www.qra.org/training/wheat1.html
Effects of Heat Stress www.wt.com.au/~dohswa/d_pubs/farmsafe/farm_10.htm
Summer Heat  www.coastalnet.com/weather/nwsmhx/summer.htm

Tips for Staying Cool
Heat Wave www.coastalnet.com/weather/nwsmhx/heatwv.htm
Tips from the Chicago Police Department www.ursecure.com/emsscop.htm
Understanding Heat Disorders www.edmondsun.com/krt/heatrisk/html/3b.htm
Summer Safety bguide.com/webguide/health/plus/d0721Risks.html
Keep Car Cool www.autoshop-online.com/cchtml/paint.ap.up.keep.cool.html

Related Resources
Water  www.tigerx.com/food/water.htm

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