Preparing for Very Hot Weather
Author: Division of Environmental Health Date Posted:27 October 2014
One of the best ways to prevent heat illness is to be prepared for very hot weather. There are several things you can do to get yourself, family, home, and community ready to stay cool.
- Make a plan for staying cool. Identify an air conditioned space you can go to, like a cooling center, library, theater, or store. This is important even if you have air conditioning at home, in case your power goes out
or your air conditioner breaks. Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
