Keeping Cool this weekend means back to our triple-degree heat!
That’s right! The desert is heating up again and here are a few friendly tips for this weekend.
Here are 6 ways to keep you and your loved ones cool this summer:
1. Drink water.
Keep you and your pets hydrated. Drink more fluids, regardless of how active you are. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
2. Find air conditioning.
If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library. Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Keep in mind that while electric fans may provide comfort when the temperature is in the high 90s they will not prevent heat-related illness.
3. Insulate your house.
You can keep your house cooler by insulating it and covering your windows with drapes or shades. Use window reflectors such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard to reflect heat outside.
4. Wear sunscreen.
Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated. If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out.
5. Never leave pets or people in a closed car.
Cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures, even with a window cracked open. While anyone left in a parked car is at risk, children are especially in danger of getting a heat stroke or dying.
6. Avoid strenuous activities.
Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest: morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to recover.
Stay safe this weekend! and the rest of this Desert Summer!
