The Hudson
Valley is set to broil under near 100-degree heat today.
Health
officials are warning people to take caution if spending any time in the
dangerous temperatures.
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They say
adults 65 and older,
children younger than two, and people with chronic diseases or mental illness
are at the highest risk.
The CDC says staying inside air-conditioned
buildings is the number one way to protect against heat related illness and
death.
Here are some other recommendations on how to stay
safe:
- Activate a buddy system and check on
people you care for
- Drink more water than you normally would
- don't wait until you're thirsty.
- Sunscreen is important to
protect from sunburn and wear loose, light colored clothing.
Heat-related illnesses are
preventable. Here are some of the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
- Heavy
sweating
- Cold,
moist skin, chills
- Dizziness
or fainting
- A
weak and rapid pulse
- Muscle
cramps
- Fast,
shallow breathing
- Nausea,
vomiting or both