Heat Advisory Issued for Our Area

Signs of Heat StrokeSymptoms of heat stroke can sometimes mimic those of heart attack or other conditions. Sometimes a person experiences symptoms of heat exhaustion before progressing to heat strokes.Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

• Nausea,
• Vomiting,
• Fatigue,
• Weakness,
• Headache,
• Muscle cramps & aches,
• Dizziness.

However, some individuals can develop symptoms of heat stroke suddenly and rapidly without warning.Different people may have different symptoms and signs of heatstroke. Common symptoms and signs of heat stroke include:

• High body temperature,
• The absence of sweating, with hot red or flushed dry skin,
• Rapid pulse,
• Difficulty breathing,
• Strange behavior,
• Hallucinations,
• Confusion,
• Agitation,
• Disorientation,
• Seizure,
• Coma.

What to do if you suspect a heat stroke

• Move the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned space.
• Call 911 or emergency medical help.
• Cool the person by covering him or her with damp sheets or by spraying with cool water.
• Direct air onto the person with a fan or newspaper.
• Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine, if he or she is able.

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