Excessive high heat and humidity can cause heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat stroke.

At-Risk Age Groups

Infants and children under 4 and adults over 65 are more sensitive to high heat and humidity.

Safety Tips

If heat becomes unbearable, take the following steps:

• Avoid direct exposure to the sun and wear sun screen and a hat
• Avoid using heat producing appliances
• Close shades and blinds on the side of the house facing the sun
• Drink lots of water or natural fruit juices, avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
• If no air conditioning is available, keep windows open, use fans to circulate air, sleep on lowest level
• Minimize outdoor physical activities until evening hours
• Persons with serious health conditions should remain in an air conditioned building
• Relocate to an air conditioned place (shopping mall or movie theater, friends or family home, Pavilion Senior Center, Park District Center, Motel or Hotel)
• Wear loose, light colored cotton clothing

Family, Neighbors & Pets

• Do not leave children and pets unattended in a vehicle.
• Check on family, neighbors, and friends. Offer them shelter if necessary.

911

Only call 911 for actual Fire and Police emergencies.