{"id":2579,"date":"2012-06-20T15:47:16","date_gmt":"2012-06-20T19:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/2011\/07\/22\/summer-heat-wave-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2012-06-20T15:47:16","modified_gmt":"2012-06-20T19:47:16","slug":"summer-heat-wave-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/2012\/06\/20\/summer-heat-wave-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer is starting with a Heat Wave &#8211; Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Tips for Staying Cool This Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-673\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/heat-wave.jpg\" alt=\"heat wave\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" \/>\u00a0Be aware of the heat. Pay attention to it and modify your activities appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Pay attention to your hydration status and be sure to drink plenty of fluids.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Try to stay in relatively cool areas, even when outside. Many public places, such as libraries, shopping malls and movie theatres, are air conditioned.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid hot, enclosed places, such as cars. Never leave children unattended in a\u00a0car!<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Use a fan, if available.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Stay on the lowest floor of your building.<\/li>\n<li>Eat well-balanced, light and regular meals.<\/li>\n<li>Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Cover windows that receive a significant amount of sun with drapes or shades to help keep your house cool.<\/li>\n<li>Cool beverages are good for cooling down the body, while alcoholic drinks can impair the body&#8217;s ability to regulate its temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Signs of Heat Overexposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy sweating &#8212; though if heat stroke sets in, the body can no longer compensate and stops sweating.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-675 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/KidsWater-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"boy drinking water\" width=\"192\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/KidsWater-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/KidsWater.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Pale skin.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle cramps.<\/li>\n<li>Feeling tired and weak.<\/li>\n<li>Altered mental status (confusion or disorientation).<\/li>\n<li>Headache.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming semi-conscious or passing out.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Steps to Take After Recognizing Heat-Induced Illness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call 911.<\/li>\n<li>Get the person out of the sun and into a cool area. An air-conditioned area is ideal, but moving someone into the shade will also help.<\/li>\n<li>Apply water to help the person cool off.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Apply ice to the neck or armpits, where large blood vessels are close to the surface.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any heavy clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Immerse the body in cool water, either at a swimming pool or in a bathtub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-677\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/cool-off-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"cool off\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/cool-off-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/lie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2011\/07\/cool-off.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><strong><em>Don&#8217;t forget the pets, keep them cool and hydrated too! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips for Staying Cool This Summer \u00a0Be aware of the heat. 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