Sumter County Sheriff's Office-Florida issued the following announcement on July 22.
It’s hot out there!! Practice heat safety.
Slow down: Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Children, seniors and anyone with health concerns should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.
Dress for summer: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat.
Eat light: Choose easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads. If you pack food, put it in a cooler or carry an ice pack. Meats and dairy products can spoil quickly in hot weather.
Drink plenty of water (not very cold): Focus on non-alcoholic and decaffeinated fluids. Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you’re on a fluid-restrictive diet or have a problem with fluid retention, consult a physician before increasing consumption of fluids.
Use air conditioners:Spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries if your home isn’t air conditioned.
Use portable electric fans: Fans exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air. Do not direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself when room temperatures are hotter than 90°F. The dry blowing air will dehydrate you faster, endangering your health.
Minimize direct exposure to the sun. Sunburn reduces your body’s ability to dissipate heat. Take a cool bath or shower.
Do not take salt tablets: Only take salt tablets if recommended by a physician.
Be aware of infants, older, sick or frail people and pets. Never leave children, disabled adults or pets in a car.
For more heat health tips, go to the Centers for Disease.
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