Key points
- During hot weather, watch for signs of heat exhaustion.
- If someone is experiencing heavy sweating, nausea, or fainting, you can help by moving them to a cool place, giving them water and putting cool wet cloths on their body.
- If their symptoms get worse, get medical help right away.
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During Hot Weather
- During hot weather, watch for signs of heat exhaustion.
- If someone is experiencing heavy sweating, nausea, or fainting, you can help:
- Move them to a cool place
- Give them water
- Put cool wet cloths on their body
- If their symptoms get worse, get medical help right away.
Get tips on staying safe in extreme heat at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
Content Source:
National Center for Environmental Health