Definition
What is heat exhaustion?
When your body becomes too hot, and your body can't keep up!
Your body is losing too much water!
Who is at risk of heat stroke?
especially:
Elderly people!
Children!
Pregnant Women!
People of disability!
People who are outside a lot!
How does it feel to have heat exhaustion?
Thirsty!
Dizzy!
Sweaty!
Weak & Tired!
Breathing Fast!
Nauseous
What to do when you suspect a heat stroke?
Act FAST!
Look for water!
Find shade or a cooler place!
Loosen up your clothes!
What is the #1 thing you can do to help prevent heat exhaustion?
Water water water!
Stay hydrated!
Sip water throughout the day
Carry a reusable water bottle and refill whenever possible!
Why are heat strokes dangerous?
They can cause permanent damage to your body, including the brain!
How many people are hospitalized from heat exhaustion or heat stroke in Arizona each year?
Around 2,000 people!
What happens to your heart beat during heat exhaustion?
Your heart starts beating super fast!
What if nothing works and you still feel hot?
Call 911!
What clothes help prevent heat exhaustion?
Hats! They wider the better!
Light & loose clothing!
If you are able to, get and apply sunscreen. Cheap ones can be found at dollar store!
What is the normal temperature of the human body?
98.6 degrees F (or 37 degrees Celsius)
How many people die each year from heat stroke in Arizona in the summer?
Last summer, it was the highest ever, at around 600 people!
Will the skin be hot during a heat stroke?
Sometimes!
I can even be cool sometimes!
What to do if you see someone else having a heat stroke?
Call 911!
Does alcohol help with heat strokes or make it worse?
Make it worse! Avoid alcohol when it's hot to prevent heat exhaustion!
It makes you pee more and will cause you to lose water
What temperature is too high for the human body?
Anything above 103 degrees F (39.4 Celsius)
What is the biggest killer of Americans each year: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, or Heat-related deaths?
Heat-related deaths!
When does heat exhaustion become heat stroke?
Dizzy!
Confused!
Headache!
About to pass out!
What are some shaded areas you can look for to help with heat stroke or prevent it?
Parks, Trees, covered porches, the library, and shopping malls!
The busses as well!
Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible on hot days!
Does staying indoors prevent heat strokes?
It helps, but it's still not enough!
25% of heat strokes happen indoors
But still, staying indoors is very important to avoid heat strokes!
Find shade whenever possible!
When does heat exhaustion become a heat stroke?
When the temperature gets too high!
When the heat starts affecting your brain!
When was the hottest year in Arizona?
It was actually 2023!
And 2024, this year, might be even hotter! According to experts
What are some of the scariest symptoms you can get from heat exhaustion?
Heart attack!
Seizures!
Heat stroke!
What are some common mistakes that people do when experiencing heat exhaustion?
Drinking alcohol or coffee
Using drugs (check with your doctor if any medications you are taking change your body temperature)!
Swimming or drinking water that isn't clean
Which is better, light or dark colored clothes?
The lighter the better!
Light colored clothes reflect sunlight and helps you keep cool!