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    American Red Cross Heat Safety Tips

    click here to visit the Evansville American Red Cross Online

    • Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella.

    • Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.

    • Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein which increase metabolic heat.

    • Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician.

    • Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

    • Stay indoors when possible.

    • Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity on warm days. Take time out to find a cool place. If you recognize that you, or someone else, are showing the signals of a heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place. Remember, have fun, but stay cool!

    For more information on heat safety tips and preventing heat related illness contact your local Red Cross at (812) 471-7200

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