As summer heat builds in many parts of Wisconsin, the Sauk County Emergency Management and Public Health Department are urging everyone to be aware of the dangers. Sustained temperatures in excess of 90-degrees pose a risk of heat-related illness and death. The risk is highest for older adults and individuals with chronic illnesses. When temperatures are above 90-degrees, it is recommended to drink more fluids to avoid dehydration. Spend the hottest part of the day in a cool, preferably air-conditioned place. Do not plan strenuous activities during the warmest part of the day. Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath to reduce body temperature. Make frequent checks on the status of elderly or ill relatives and neighbors and move them into http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifan air-conditioned environment during the hottest part of the day.
http://www.wrjc.com/local-news/be-aware-of-summer-heat-dangers/
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