At home, you can keep cool and reduce the risk of heat exhaustion by:
• stocking up on supplies like medicines, food and non-alcoholic drinks, so you won’t have to go out in the heat
• organising your day to avoid being outside during the hottest time (11.00 am to 3.00 pm), if possible
• doing strenuous outdoor activities, like DIY or gardening, during cooler parts of the day, like early morning
• wearing a hat and light, loose-fitting clothing, taking plenty of water with you and keeping to the shade, if you have to go out
• taking cold showers or baths and splashing yourself often with cold water
• drinking plenty of fluids, like juice or water – avoid coffee and alcohol
Older people and children are particularly at risk from heat exhaustion and heatstroke and will need extra attention.
• stocking up on supplies like medicines, food and non-alcoholic drinks, so you won’t have to go out in the heat
• organising your day to avoid being outside during the hottest time (11.00 am to 3.00 pm), if possible
• doing strenuous outdoor activities, like DIY or gardening, during cooler parts of the day, like early morning
• wearing a hat and light, loose-fitting clothing, taking plenty of water with you and keeping to the shade, if you have to go out
• taking cold showers or baths and splashing yourself often with cold water
• drinking plenty of fluids, like juice or water – avoid coffee and alcohol
Older people and children are particularly at risk from heat exhaustion and heatstroke and will need extra attention.
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