06/27/2021
BEAT THE HEAT😎
The hot and humid weather begins today, and only gets worse Monday through Wednesday. Heat advisories are in effect, with expansion to surrounding areas possible. Know how to recognize the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond to it.
📌HEAT CRAMPS
• Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms or legs
• Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour.
📌HEAT EXHAUSTION
• Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea, vomiting
• Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.
📌HEAT STROKE
• Signs:
o Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) taken orally
o Red, hot and dry skin with no sweat
o Rapid, strong pulse
o Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness
• Actions: Call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.
👍Be a good neighbor. Check on those vulnerable to the heat including the elderly, children and family pets.
📲Learn more at https://bit.ly/3hNonxl.
State of New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Health
NJ Department of Human Services
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
New Jersey Department of Transportation
New Jersey Forest Fire Service
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection