06/30/2026
☀️ Extreme Heat Safety ☀️
Hot weather can become dangerous quickly, especially for older adults, young children, people with disabilities, outdoor workers, and anyone living with chronic health conditions.
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, and cool or clammy skin. Move the person to a cooler location, loosen clothing, and provide cool water if they are able to drink.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Confusion, fainting, a very high body temperature, hot or red skin, a rapid pulse, or a lack of sweating can all be warning signs. Call 911 immediately.
Help keep yourself and others safe:
💧 Drink water often
🏠 Stay in air conditioning when possible
🕒 Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
🤝 Check on family members, friends, and neighbors
🚗 Never leave children, vulnerable adults, or pets inside a vehicle
Together, we can help keep our rural communities safe during extreme heat.
Rural Advocacy and Support Services
📧 [email protected]
📞 607-382-0550