Summer is Here - Watch out for Extreme Heat!

6/28/2018 (Permalink)

Use these helpful tips to stay safe during a heat wave.

Summer is Here!  Watch out for Extreme Heat!

Summer has arrived in Chicagoland and so has the extreme heat.  Please stay safe with the help of these tips from the American Red Cross:

• Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
• Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
• Postpone outdoor games and activities.
• Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
• If you do not have air conditioning, choose places you could go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, theaters, malls).
• Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.

Recognize and care for heat related emergencies:

Heat exhaustion typically involves the loss of body fluids through heavy sweating during strenuous exercise or physical labor in high heat and humidity.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition in which a person’s temperature control system stops working and the body is unable to cool itself.

SERVPRO of Gold Coast / Lincoln Park / Lakeview is available to help – Call us at (773) 935-6750