From Deseret News archives:
Tips for avoiding heat-related illness on hot days
If your home is hot, go somewhere cooler.
Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day, since heat affects everyone.
Some medical conditions and medicines reduce blood circulation and ability to tolerate heat. Talk to your physician about changing medications or other ways to reduce heat.
Check on those who do not have air conditioning or who are alone.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Loose-fitting is best.
Consider keeping storm windows throughout the year. They block heat in summer.
Use shades and awnings to reduce sunlight on windows, which heats a home.
Postpone outdoor games and recreation.
Avoid extreme temperature changes, especially for the elderly and very young. Don't take cold showers to cool down.
Limit exposure to the sun.
Reduce use of electricity for things besides keeping cool to reduce the chance the power grid will overload.
"Buddy up" when working in extreme heat so you can keep an eye on each other.
Eat less, more often. Your body turns up the heat to digest meals.
Never, ever leave children or pets in vehicles. The inside heat can kill within minutes.
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