Extreme heat facts
the best clothing to wear during extreme heat
light weight, light-colored, loose-fitting SPF clothing
these 4 foods are over 90% water
Watermelon,
cucumber,
strawberries &
cantaloupe
Name three heat illnesses
heat stroke,
hyperthermia,
heat exhaustion,
heat cramps,
heat rash,
heat syncope
First thing to do when someone has heat stroke
Get medical help
(call 911)
These beverages should be avoided in extreme heat
Sugary, caffeinated & alcoholic beverages
Lillooet's highest two temperatures and the date it occurred
44.4 C on July 16th & 17th in 1941
This is the foundation of heat safety
hydration
boosts heat resilience
drink at least 1 cup an hour
This heat illness can lead to heat stroke if left untreated for 30 minutes
Heat exhaustion
The second step in heat illness first aid
Put the person in a cooler area
(the shade, a tub of cool water)
During a heatwave, women & men should drink this amount of water
2.7 (+.5) for women
3.7 (.5) for men
.5 is added during high temperatures & even more during extreme heat
Climate change doubles the chances of this phenomenon happening
extreme fire & wildfires
Behavioral changes are a symptom of these two heat illnesses
Heat stroke & hyperthermia
Heat cramps are the result of losing this electrolyte
Sodium
The humidex is defined as
A parameter that measures warm temperatures & humidity
The definition of an electrolyte
Essential minerals in your blood, sweat & urine
The definition of a heat wave
Periods of abnormally high temperatures lasting days to weeks
These are some long term cooling solutions
Shade trees, insulation, reflective rooftop coatings, sun control window films
Those at higher risk (name at least four)
older people,
infants & children,
those with chronic illness,
athletes,
pregnant people,
people without AC
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) level you should use
SPF 30 daily for kids & most adults
SPF 50 for the more susceptible
These are electrolytes
(name at least 3)
sodium,
potassium,
calcium,
magnesium,
phosphate,
chloride
Rising temperatures & extreme weather increase the enhances of this health issue
Diseases
Particularly infectious & cardiovascular
This organ is affected the most by heat stroke
The brain, the cerebellum specifically is one of the first parts effected (decisions & coordination)
Hyperthermia
Sunscreen prevents heat illness by,
Protecting skin against sunburn
sunburn impairs the body's cool down ability
The 6 early heat illness symptoms we mentioned earlier
(name at least 3)
headache,
sweating,
fatigue,
dizziness,
nausea,
light headedness