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WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
The following tips
provided by the Texas Governor’s Division of Emergency Management are very
worthwhile given our current temperatures. Heat kills. To keep your cool during
periods of excessive heat:
 | Slow down. Avoid
strenuous activity. If you must work outside, try to do it during the
coolest part of the day – usually in the early morning. |
| Stay indoors as
much as possible. If you don't have air conditioning, stay on the lowest
floor of a building out of the sun. Use electric fans if you have them. They
don't cool the air, but they do help sweat to evaporate, which cools your
body. |
| Drink plenty of
water regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty. Your body needs fluids to
keep cool. Avoid beverages with caffeine, such as coffee, and alcohol. |
| Eat smaller
meals, but eat more often. |
| Wear loose,
lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat. Light colors reflect heat and
sunlight, and help your body maintain normal temperatures. |
| Don't get too
much sun. Sunburn makes the body's job of keeping cool more difficult. |
| Check on the
elderly, children, and those who are ill; all are vulnerable to excessive
heat. Look out for the welfare of your neighbors! |
| Ensure that your
pets are provided with shade and adequate water. |
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