Hot Weather Tips

• If you experience a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to a local emergency room. Be prepared.
• Stay informed about the weather, and make preparations to take care of yourself and your family when serious conditions are expected.
• If necessary, stay out of the heat by going to a cooling center or any place with air conditioning.

How to Stay Cool at Home

• Check on relatives and friends, especially the elderly
• Increase time spent in air-conditioned environments like libraries, malls, and movie theatres
• Eat smaller meals, more often
• Take cool baths
• Make sure pets have access to water and shade