Staying Hydrated
Recomended amount of water you should drink in a day
What is 8 glasses?
Best outfit for extreme warm weather
What is lightweight, loose-fitting, and light coloured clothing?
Recomended SPF rating for sunscreen
What is 30 SPF or higher?
Best time of day for outdoor activities
What is early morning or evenings?
Number 1 summer time safety risk
What is overheating or heat stroke?
Best time to drink water
What is regularly throughout the day - don't wait until you're thirsty?
Best way to keep cool indoors
What is keep blinds and windows closed during the hottest time of the day?
Amount of times sunscreen should be applied
What is every 2 hours or more?
Best way to keep cool while being outside during peek heat hours
What is seak shade and avoid strenous activity?
Insects to watch out for during summertime heat
What is mosquitoes and ticks?
Signs & symptoms of dehydration
What is dry mouth, headache, fatique and dark colored urine?
Ways you can lower your body temperture
What is take cool showers or use cool damp clothes to lower body temperature
The shelf life of sunscreen
What is 3 years from date of purchase (if kept in a cool dry place) or expiration date printed on bottom container?
Peak heat hours of the day
What is 11 AM to 3 PM?
Diseases that tick & mosquitoes can carry
Liquids that you should avoid
What is caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you and make you more thirsty?
Importance of staying connected to loved ones during summer heat waves
What is making sure loved ones have access to fans, air conditioners or information on and transportation to cooling centers?
Safe UV index range
What is low to moderate range or UV index of 1-5?
Things to keep in mind if you must be outside during peak heat
What is limit the amount of time in full sun, seek shade and wear a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses?
Signs & symptoms of heatstroke
What is dizziness, nausea, confusion, high body temp, loss of consciousness, rapid pulse & rapid breathing?
Other ways that you can hydrate (other than drinking water)
What is eating fresh fruit and vegetables that are rich in water and nutrients?
Best way to exercise and stay cool
What is go swimming or participate in water aerobics or aquacises?
Biggest leading cause of skin cancer
What is exposure to UV rays (primarily for the sun)?
Safe water habits
What is never swim alone, don't go past your knees if you don't know how to swim and wear a lifejacket if in open water
Importance of avoiding heatstroke
What is heatstroke can be fatal? It is important and crucial to seek immediate medical attention especially for older adults.