Natural Disasters/Very Warm Temperature
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In instances where temperatures rise to very high levels, it is critical that you find some way to keep cool. Heatstroke can kill.
Mitigation[edit | edit source]
- Stay in an air conditioned location.[1][2]
- Drink water to counter fluids lost by sweat.[1][2]
- Do not leave people or pets locked in cars.[1][2]
- Wear loose light clothing that keeps the sun off your body.[3]
- Heat Waves can make wildfires more likely.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ a b c "Extreme Heat". FEMA. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ↑ a b c "Extreme Heat | Ready.gov". www.ready.gov. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ↑ "Extreme heat: heat waves". www.canada.ca. Health Canada. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2021.