Definition
Body becomes too hot, unable to cool itself
What is heat exhaustion?
It can affect anybody, but especially:
Elderly people!
Children!
Pregnant Women!
People of disability!
People who are outside a lot!
Who is at risk of heat stroke?
Thirsty!
Dizzy!
Sweaty!
Weak & Tired!
Breathing Fast!
Nauseous
How does it feel to have heat exhaustion?
Act FAST!
Look for water!
Find shade or a cooler place!
Loosen up your clothes!
What to do when you suspect a heat stroke?
Water water water!
Stay hydrated!
Sip water throughout the day
Carry a reusable water bottle and refill whenever possible!
Permanent damage to your body, including brain!
Why are heat strokes dangerous?
Around 2,000 people!
How many people are hospitalized from heat exhaustion or heat stroke in Arizona each year?
Your heart starts beating super fast!
What happens to your heart beat during heat exhaustion?
Soak your clothing with water to help with evaporative cooling. If you work outside...keep wetting your shirts all day long to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion. Wear a hat of some kind, and keep wetting it, too!
Name one way to keep cool in the heat?
Hats! They wider the better!
Light & loose clothing!
What clothes help prevent heat exhaustion?
98.6 F (or 37 degrees C)
What is the normal body temperature of the human body?
Last summer, it was the highest ever, at around 600 people!
How many people die each year from heat stroke in Arizona in the summer?
Cold & clammy skin vs. Hot & red skin
Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke (match)
What will the skin be like during heat exhaustion (#1) vs stroke (#2)?
Calling 911
Meanwhile... (Look for water!
Find shade or a cooler place!
Loosen up your clothes!)
What to do if you see someone else having heat stroke?
Consequence of drinking alcohol when it's hot outside
Make risk for heat exhaustion worse! Avoid alcohol when it's hot to prevent that!
It makes you pee more and will cause you to lose water
Anything above 103 degrees F (39.4 Celsius)
What temperature is too high for the human body?
Heat-related deaths are....
What is the biggest killer of Americans each year: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, or Heat-related deaths?
Symptoms progress to...Dizzy! Confused! Headache! Stopped sweating! About to pass out!
When does heat exhaustion become heat stroke?
Parks, Trees, covered porches, the library, and shopping malls!
The busses as well!
Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible on hot days!
What are some shaded areas you can look for to help with heat stroke or prevent it?
Finding shade whenever possible... Benefit of seeking cool temperatures such as indoors during the summertime....
Does staying indoors prevent heat strokes?
When the body has exhausted all attempts to cool, sweating stops, temperature rises above 104 F
When does heat exhaustion become a heat stroke?
2023... (in terms of heat history was...)
When was the hottest year in Arizona?
And 2024, this year, might be even hotter! According to experts
Heart attack!
Seizures!
What are some of the scariest consequences you can get from heat stroke?
Drinking alcohol or coffee
Using drugs (check with your doctor if any medications you are taking change your body temperature)!
Swimming in unclean water or drinking water that isn't clean
What are some common mistakes that people do that may put them at greater risk of heat exhaustion on a hot day?
Wearing light colored clothing
Which is better, light or dark colored clothes? The lighter the better! Light colored clothes reflect sunlight and helps you keep cool!