Here's what you can do to stay well

  • Donate bottled water, snacks, sun protection aids like hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and lightweight clothing at collection sites.
  • Seek hydration and refuge at a regional Heat Relief Network location found at the interactive map.
  • Educate yourself, friends, and neighbors about the dangers of extreme heat.

Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illness

  • Increase fluid intake regardless of activity level. Staying hydrated is extremely important.
  • Limit exercise or outdoor activity between the hours of 11am and 3pm.
  • When outdoors, wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 and re-apply often. Wear a hat, lightweight clothing and sunglasses.
  • Rest frequently in shady or cool areas to give the body's temperature a chance to recover and cool down.
  • Limit strenuous outdoor activities, take breaks in the shade, and stay hydrated.
  • Never leave infants, children or pets inside a parked vehicle.
  • Respectfully check on elderly neighbors to make sure their air conditioning is working and in use.
  • Take advantage of free air-conditioning by visiting locations like shopping malls, the library or other heat refuge locations provided on the map.

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