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Escambia County Government: Heat Safety Tips From Escambia County

NEVER leave a child, pet or anyone else in a parked vehicle, even for a short amount of time or with the windows rolled down. Temperatur ...

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Press release from Escambia County Government:

Jun 16, 2021

  • NEVER leave a child, pet or anyone else in a parked vehicle, even for a short amount of time or with the windows rolled down. Temperatures inside a vehicle can become deadly within minutes. 
  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, even if you are not thirsty. 
  • Limit strenuous outdoor activities. If you must be outside, find shade, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. 
  • Remember to check on the elderly, sick and those without air conditioning. 
  • Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Wear sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Stay in an air conditioned area if possible. Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor against heat-related illness. 


    • Heat exhaustion:

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  • Feeling faint or dizzy
  • Excessive sweating
  • Cool, pale, clammy skin
  • Nausea or vomiting 
  • Rapid, weak pulse
  • Muscle cramps

    • Heat stroke:

  • Throbbing headache
  • No sweating
  • Body temperature above 103 degrees
  • Red, hot, dry skin
  • Nausea or vomiting 
  • Rapid, strong pulse
  • May lose consciousness 

    • This press release was produced by Escambia County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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