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What to Do During an Extreme Heat Warning
A clear safety guide to what to do during an extreme heat warning: avoid the peak heat, hydrate, keep cool, watch for heat illness, and treat heat stroke as an emergency.
Staying Cool During a Power Outage in a Heat Wave
A practical safety guide to staying cool during a power outage in a heat wave, covering trapping cool air, using any cold source, hydration, and emergency warning signs.
Roofers and Construction Crews: Jobsite Heat Safety
A practical jobsite heat-safety guide for roofers and construction crews: hydration, the water-rest-shade system, acclimatization, spotting heat illness, and affordable hands-free cooling for the whole crew.
Marching Band and Band Camp Heat Safety
A parent-focused guide to marching band and band camp heat safety, covering hydration, warning signs, breaks, and cooling gear teens can share, with sensible cautions.
Dehydration in the Heat: Warning Signs and Electrolytes
How to spot the signs of dehydration in hot weather, why electrolytes matter as much as water, and how to know when dehydration has turned into an emergency.