INDIANA – The National Weather Service is warning residents to keep their bodies cool during the hot dog days of summer.
NWS says when your body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heat-related illnesses are preventable.
But you need to learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness.
It is key according to the CDC to move a person to a cooler environment immediately, apply cool, wet compresses, or have the person sit in a cool bath. If the person is suffering a throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, a rapid and strong pulse, vomits after drinking water, or losses consciousness call 911 and seek immediate medical attention.
For more information on these heat related illnesses, click here.
