07/17/2024
Hope Everyone is enjoying the summer! Here are a few tips to beat the heat!
Stay hydrated:
Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.
Stay cool indoors:
Use an air conditioner if you have it.
Identify areas of your home that stay the coolest. Plan to sleep or spend most of your time in these areas.
Indoor temperatures above 26°C increase chances of heat-related illnesses for at-risk people. When indoor temperatures go above 31°C, the risks increase even more.
Visit family, friends or public buildings with air conditioning if you need a place to cool down.
Help keep your home cool by installing window coverings or cardboard to keep out the sun.
Open windows when it’s cooler outside than inside.
Take a cool shower or bath to help keep your body cool.
Use a fan to help you feel more comfortable if the room temperature is below 35°C.
Avoid using appliances like stoves and ovens that create heat indoors.
Stay cool outdoors:
Check the weather forecast and try to reschedule physical or outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day.
Take frequent breaks in shaded areas.
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply it 15 minutes before going outside and reapply frequently.
Wear light-coloured, lightweight and loose-fitting clothing that covers your skin.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Do not leave people or pets inside a closed vehicle, ever.
When extreme heat and wildfire smoke events occur simultaneously, health risks from heat are more dangerous. Keeping cool should always be your priority. Read more about combined wildfire smoke and heat risks.
