Home Beat the Heat - Stay Safe in Extreme Temperatures by Kelsey DeClue | Jul 21, 2016 Pixabay (?) (?) (?) The National Weather Service has placed an Extreme Heat Advisory on our area through the weekend. As temperatures continues to rise and humidity closes in, heat-related injuries and illness become even more prevalent. However, these illnesses are highly preventable if you follow a few simple steps. Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day. If you don't have air conditioning in your home, go to a public place such as a shopping mall or a library to stay cool. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Drink water often. Don't wait until you are thirsty. Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if you are outside or in a building without air-conditioning. Avoid unnecessary sun exposure. When in the sun, wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim. Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor against heat-related illness. Exposure to air conditioning for even a few hours a day will reduce the risk for heat-related illness. Information from www.cdc.gov contributed to this article. Show oldest on top Show newest on top Leave a comment Load more comments Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first You've already submitted a review for this item Thank you! Your review has been submitted successfully Login to be able to comment Leave a comment Comment cannot be empty Rating is required Click to add (?) Click to add (?) New code Please type the code above You typed the code incorrectly. Please try again Want more stories like this? Subscribe to our E-newsletter Share this blog post: Go to Healthy Tomorrow home