How to Stay Safe in Summer Heat
The summer is a fun time to get outside and partake in outdoor activities. Hiking, hanging out by the pool, and playing in the yard are great ways to spend the summer month, but it’s important to think about heat safety. When temperatures rise, take extra precautions to prevent heatstroke and dehydration from occurring. Help keep your family safe with these summer heat safety tips!
Heat Stress Symptoms
First, it’s important to recognize if someone is struggling with the heat. If you see someone who has been in the heat with these symptoms, it could be an indication of heat-related stress:
- Cramps – lookout for muscle cramps due to loss of body salt from excessively sweating
- Heat exhaustion – symptoms can include dizziness, nausea, weakness headache, vomiting, sweaty skin, difficulty speaking, high body temperature, blurry vision
- Heat Stroke – This is a serious medical condition that needs immediate treatment by a professional. Symptoms can include an absence of sweating or being unaware of thirst, high body temperature, confusion, and even loss of consciousness.
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Outdoor Heat Safety
When enjoying the great outdoors this summer, follow these tips to help prevent head-related stress!
- Wear a hat and try to stay in the shade to protect your face and skin
- Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat times
- Take breaks often
- While at home, try to stay in cool or air-conditioned rooms
Car Heat Safety
Regardless of where you live, cars can become dangerously hot in the summer. Keep yourself and your passengers safe from the heat:
- Use a windshield shade to deflect the sun’s rays
- Keep windows cracked
- Be careful of hot surfaces, like seat belt buckles, when getting into a hot car
- Before getting into the car, run the air conditioner or open the windows to lower the car’s temperature
- Make sure that your car is maintained and prepped for the hot weather. Learn more about how to prep your car for summer
- Never leave children or pets in the car, even if you will only be gone for a second. Temperatures can rise rapidly.
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Pool Safety
Using the pool or going to a community pool are great ways to spend time outside while avoiding some of the heat.
- Be mindful of sunburns and spending too much time in direct sunlight.
- Wear sunscreen and don’t forget to reapply regularly
- Always supervise children and pets when around water
- Check out more tips about water and pool safety in the summer
- It can be easy to forget to hydrate when playing in the water, so take care to drink water.
Remember that children, older individuals, and those who may have medical conditions are typically at higher risk for heat-related hazards. And don’t forget about keeping your pets safe from the heat! If you have questions about car, pool, or home safety insurance, chat with an Encharter agent! Encharter is here to help you with any questions you may have about insurance coverage this summer!
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