five things to remember in the summer heat

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For more information, please contact: 6 Warner Rd. Warner, NH 03278 (603) 456-2011 [email protected] The next few days are supposed to bring some of the hottest temperatures of the year across the country. Parts of the west coast are expected to reach over 110 °F on Thursday while the east coast reaching the mid to high 90's. When the outdoor temperature is that high, it is important for people to remember the dangers associated with it. Here are the top five things to remember when temperatures are approaching dangerous highs. 1. Never leave children or pets in the car. For information on the deadly impacts, check out the blog here. 2. Although an iced coffee may sound refreshing on a hot day, the caffeine in it will raise body temperature and make it harder for your body to keep cool. Alcohol also raises the body's temperature and should be consumed with caution in the heat. Instead, stay hydrated with water and other hydrating liquids. 3. Dark clothing absorbs more heat than lighter clothing, so dress in lighter colors to stay cool. 4. If you must be outside, try to work in the mornings and evenings, avoiding being out in the hottest part of the day. If it is unavoidable, take regular breaks in the shade. 5. Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion Symptoms can range from headaches and muscle cramps to nausea, dizziness and even fainting. Heat stroke symptoms include rapid pulse and high fever in addition to headaches and nausea. For more information, please visit the Red Cross website here.

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Page 1: Five things to remember in the summer heat

For more information, please contact:

6 Warner Rd.

Warner, NH 03278

(603) 456-2011

[email protected]

The next few days are supposed to bring some of

the hottest temperatures of the year across the

country. Parts of the west coast are expected to

reach over 110 °F on Thursday while the east coast

reaching the mid to high 90's. When the outdoor

temperature is that high, it is important for people

to remember the dangers associated with it. Here

are the top five things to remember when

temperatures are approaching dangerous highs.

1. Never leave children or pets in the car. For information on the deadly impacts, check out the blog here.

2. Although an iced coffee may sound refreshing on a hot day, the caffeine in it will raise body temperature and make it harder for your body to keep cool. Alcohol also raises the body's

temperature and should be consumed with caution in the heat. Instead, stay hydrated with

water and other hydrating liquids.

3. Dark clothing absorbs more heat than lighter clothing, so dress in lighter colors to stay

cool.

4. If you must be outside, try to work in the mornings and evenings, avoiding being out in the

hottest part of the day. If it is unavoidable, take regular breaks in the shade.

5. Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion Symptoms can range from headaches and muscle cramps to nausea, dizziness and even fainting. Heat stroke

symptoms include rapid pulse and high fever in addition to headaches and nausea.

For more information, please visit the Red Cross website here.