EMSA has issued another heat alert today according to the Tulsa World. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very dangerous. Listed below are a few precautions recommended by EMSA.
• Reduce outdoor activity, particularly during the late morning and afternoon hours.
• Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption, and up your water intake.
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Spend as much time as possible in an air-conditioned environment; visit a library, indoor shopping mall, community center or other such venue if you don't have air-conditioning at home.
• Play close attention to those at increased risk for heat-related illness, including young children (under age 4), senior citizens (Ken), people with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure (Susan), and outdoor laborers.
• Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
• Runner's - drink, drink and drink more throughout the day before running.
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Does this mean we cannot leave Ken alone in a car?
• Reduce outdoor activity, particularly during the late morning and afternoon hours. (Oops!)
• Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption, and up your water intake. (umm....goofed up on that one too!)
• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. (None of my clothing is loose fitting anymore!)
• Spend as much time as possible in an air-conditioned environment; visit a library, indoor shopping mall, community center or other such venue if you don't have air-conditioning at home. (Does a BAR count?)
• Play close attention to those at increased risk for heat-related illness, including young children (under age 4), senior citizens (Ken), people with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure (Susan), and outdoor laborers. (I was paying attention to Simone)
• Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. (No problem there.)
• Runner's - drink, drink and drink more throughout the day before running. (I DO that!!)
Hmm so I think I only violated about 4 of those tonight...not too bad...
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