Heat Stroke: Know the Difference! ☀️

As temps climb into the hundreds this week, it’s important to recognize the warning signs of heat-related illness. Here’s how to tell the difference:

🔸 Heat Exhaustion
✅ Heavy sweating
✅ Pale or clammy skin
✅ Dizziness or fainting
✅ Nausea or vomiting
✅ Muscle cramps
✅ Headache
✅ Fast, weak pulse

➡️ What to do:
Move to a cooler place, loosen clothing, sip water, and apply cool, wet cloths.

🚨 Heat Stroke (EMERGENCY!)
❌ No sweating
❌ Red, hot, dry or damp skin
❌ Confusion or unconsciousness
❌ Strong, rapid pulse
❌ Body temp of 103°F or higher

➡️ What to do:
Call 911 immediately! While waiting, move the person to a cooler place and try to lower their body temp with cool cloths or a bath. Do NOT give them anything to drink.

🔥 Stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for one another!

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