08/14/2026
Oklahoma’s heat is no joke, and staying safe takes more than just drinking water. 💧🌡️
When temperatures climb, keep these tips in mind:
• Give your body time to adjust. Heat tolerance builds gradually, so ease into strenuous outdoor work or activity after time away.
• Don’t rely on thirst alone. Drink fluids regularly when spending extended time in the heat.
• Watch for changes in behavior. Confusion, irritability or poor coordination can be signs of serious heat illness.
• Keep an eye on each other. Heat can affect judgment, making it harder for someone to recognize their own symptoms.
• Consider humidity and direct sun. Both can increase heat stress beyond what the temperature alone may suggest.
Know the signs, check on those around you and take precautions before heat becomes an emergency.