Allyson Chu
How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
The Washington Post, 2023
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Learn how to protect yourself and others during periods of extreme heat.
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With hot temperatures setting records worldwide, Allyson Chu of The Washington Post steps up to tell you how to stay safe. First, learn the signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you get dehydrated, you may experience muscle cramps or spasms. Drink water or electrolyte beverages and keep salty snacks on hand. If you don’t treat overheating, you could experience heat exhaustion, where you sweat profusely and feel dizzy, queasy and fatigued. Get to a cooler environment and soak yourself with water. If you stop sweating, become confused or have seizures, immerse in water and call emergency services. As Chu reports, you can live with the heat, but you have to take it seriously.
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About the Author
Allyson Chiu reports on climate issues for The Washington Post.
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