08/17/2026
🔥 SOUTH CAROLINA HEAT CHECK 🔥
We’re no strangers to hot summers in the Lowcountry, but when the heat index is expected to reach 112° to 115°, it’s more than just uncomfortable. It can become dangerous quickly.
From all of us at CB House Calls, here are a few ways to help keep your family safe during an Extreme Heat Advisory:
💧 Hydrate BEFORE you feel thirsty. Keep water with you throughout the day and encourage kids to drink regularly, especially before and after outdoor activities.
☀️ Avoid the hottest part of the day when possible. Limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat and take frequent breaks in air conditioning or shade.
👕 Dress for the weather. Lightweight, loose fitting, light colored clothing can help your body regulate temperature.
🧴 Don’t forget sunscreen. Apply SPF 30+ before heading outside and reapply, especially with sweating or prolonged outdoor time.
🎒 SCHOOL YEAR TIP: Send your child to school with a FULL water bottle and remind them to actually drink it! Kids may be outside for recess, PE, sports, dismissal and after school activities during the hottest parts of the day.
🏈 Have student athletes? Make sure they’re hydrating throughout the entire day, not just when practice starts. Encourage them to speak up immediately if they feel dizzy, nauseated, unusually weak, confused or develop a severe headache.
🚗 And one reminder worth repeating: NEVER leave a child or pet in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes. Interior temperatures can rise dangerously fast.
Know the warning signs of heat illness. Heavy sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness or muscle cramps can signal heat exhaustion. Confusion, fainting, seizures or very high body temperature can indicate heat stroke and require immediate emergency care.
South Carolina summers may be beautiful, but this kind of heat deserves respect. Check on your kids, elderly family members and neighbors, keep everyone hydrated, and when in doubt, get inside and cool down.
Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe. ❤️
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