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Pregnant? Exposure to excess heat could lead to pregnancy complications. Take steps to reduce heat exposure at home and at work by:
- Drinking plenty of water
- Taking breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned area
- Wearing lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothing
- Using a spray mister of water
- Going to a community cooling center
Learn how to reduce your risk of heat exhaustion:
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Pregnant? Exposure to excess heat could lead to pregnancy complications. Take steps to reduce heat exposure at home and at work by drinking plenty of water and staying cool.
Learn how to reduce your risk of heat exhaustion:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/Pages/Health-Topics/Safe-Pregnancies-in-Extreme-Heat.aspx
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Extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. When it’s hot outside, stay in an air-conditioned area as much as possible orcool down with a cool shower or by using wet cloths. You can also stay cool by going to a/an:
- Cooling center
- Air-conditioned library, mall, or movie theater
- Pool, splash pad or the beach
Find a cooling center near you:
https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/cooling-centers
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Working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned places can become hazardous when temperatures rise.
Prevent heat-related illness at work:
- Stay hydrated by frequently drinking water before you get thirsty
- Wear a hat outdoors and breathable, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes
- Rest in the shade or a cooler place
- If you feel faint or weak, STOP all activity and get to a cool place
Employers of outdoor workers are required by California law to provide water, rest, and shade to workers.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/heat-and-outdoor-workers.html
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Working in the heat can become hazardous when temperatures rise.
- Stay hydrated
- Wear a hat outdoors and breathable, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes
- Rest in the shade or a cooler place, especially if you feel faint or weak
https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/heat-and-outdoor-workers.html
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Keep babies and children safe in the heat by:
- Keeping them hydrated
- Never leaving them in an unattended parked car, even if the windows are open
- Dressing them in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
- Taking breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned area
- For babies under 6-months, giving a little extra breastmilk or formula
- For babies over 6-months, giving a little water
Learn about how to keep babies and children safe in extreme heat: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/extreme-heat-and-children.html
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Keep babies and children safe in the heat by:
- Keeping them hydrated
- Never leaving them in an unattended parked car
- Dressing them in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
Learn about how to keep babies and children safe in extreme heat: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/extreme-heat-and-children.html
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Stay safe this summer by staying hydrated! Hot weather can cause dehydration and heat related illness. Dehydration can look different in seniors and adults then it does in children and infants. Look out for common signs to keep you and your family safe.
Learn how to stay hydrated: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/
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Stay safe this summer and keep hydrated! Hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration and heat related illness. DYK, seniors & adults can have different dehydration symptoms than children & infants?Learn how to stay hydrated: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/
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Check on your people during heatwaves, especially those at higher risk for heat-related illnesses, like:
- Adults over 65
- Children under 2
- People with existing medical conditions
- Those without access to air conditioning
- Outdoor workers
Remember, ANYONE can develop a heat-related illness. Learn how to stay safe during a heatwave by going to: https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/index.html
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Check on your people during heatwaves, especially those at higher risk for heat-related illnesses, like: adults 65+, children under 2, those without access to air conditioning, & outdoor workers. Remember, ANYONE can get a heat-related illness.
Learn more:
https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/index.html
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Heat-related illness can be deadly for everybody, even our pets and companion animals. Some signs of overheating in animals include:
- Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
- Increased heart and respiratory rate
- Drooling
- Mild weakness or lethargy
- Stupor or even collapse
- Excessive thirst
- Vomiting or diarrhea
You can help your furry friends by keeping them in cool places and hydrated with water. NEVER leave your animals in unattended parked cars. Contact a veterinarian for concerns, and in emergencies.
Learn more at:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Protect-your-Pet.aspx
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Heat-related illness can be deadly for everybody, even our pets and companion animals. You
can help your furry friends by keeping them in cool places and hydrated with water. NEVER
leave your animals in unattended parked cars. Contact a veterinarian for concerns, and in
emergencies.
Learn more:
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Got practice or a game on a hot day? Hydrate, take shade breaks and listen to your body. Student athletes, especially those in high-exertion sports, have higher risk of heat-related illnesses.
Protect yourself and your teammates by knowing the signs of heat-related illness:
- Muscle cramping
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Weakness
- Flushed face
- Rapid heartbeat
- Breathing very fast (hyperventilation)
- Vomiting
Learn more:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/extreme-heat-guidance-for-schools.aspx
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Student athletes, protect yourself and your teammates! Know the signs for heat-related illness:
- Muscle cramping
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Weakness
- Flushed face
- Rapid heartbeat
- Breathing very fast (hyperventilation)
- Vomiting
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Our summers are getting hotter! As the temperature rises, the risk of heat illness in student athletes does too—and it can hit fast! That's why parents and coaches need a game plan for heat.
Among teen athletes, heat-related illness is a leading cause of death. Keep them safe by knowing the HeatRisk level in your area. When the HeatRisk level is high, cancel, reschedule or move sporting events and practice to an air-conditioned place.
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Climate Change
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Hot days are hotter and more frequent than they used to be because of climate change. Climate change puts all of us at risk of extreme heat-related illnesses, though certain people are at higher risk, including:
- Unhoused people
- People working outdoors or in unconditioned indoor environments
- Older adults
- Babies and children
- People with chronic health conditions and disabilities
- Pregnant people
- People with lower income
Beat the heat by staying:
- In cool or air-conditioned places
- Hydrated with water
- Connected with family, neighbors and friends
- Informed on the latest heat emergencies
X/Bluesky Copy:Hot days are hotter & more frequent than they used to be due to climate change. Beat the heat by staying:
- In cool or air-conditioned places
- Hydrated
- Connected with loved ones
- Informed on the latest heat emergencies
https://heatready.ca.gov/
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Fun summer plans? Beat the heat by planning to:
- Check the heat forecast regularly.
- Do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
- Stay in cool or air-conditioned places.
- Drink lots of water.
- Check in on family, neighbors and friends who might need extra help staying cool.
Learn more: https://heatready.ca.gov/
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Fun summer plans? Beat the heat:
- Check the heat forecast
- Do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day
- Stay in cool or air-conditioned places
- Drink lots of water
- Check in on loved ones
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Get the health benefits that come from being outdoors, while beating the heat this summer:
- Stay informed on the latest heat forecasts and alerts.
- Wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
- Do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
- Stay in the shade.
- Drink lots of water.
- Reschedule plans if extreme heat is forecasted.
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Enjoy the outdoors, while beating the heat:
- Do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day
- Stay in the shade & hydrated
- Wear protective clothing & sunscreen
- Check the heat forecast & reschedule if too hot
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Climate change is making the hot days hotter and more frequent. This puts us at greater risk of extreme heat-related illnesses. Staying in a cool or air-conditioned place on hot days can help protect you and your family.
There are programs that help pay energy bills or assist with home energy efficiency upgrades that may help with energy costs!
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Climate change is making the hot days hotter and more frequent. Staying in a cool or air-conditioned place helps beat the heat.
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Extreme heat is becoming more common and severe in California due to climate change. Heat affects us in big and small ways, from outdoor workers being at risk of dying from heat stroke to kids not being able to play outside. Prevent heat-related illness by staying:
- In cool or air-conditioned places
- Hydrated
- Connected with others, especially family and friends
- Informed on the latest heat emergencies
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Extreme heat is becoming more common and severe in California due to climate change. Heat affects us in big and small ways, from outdoor workers being at risk of dying from heat stroke to kids not being able to play outside.
Prevent heat-related illness by staying:
- In cool or air-conditioned places
- Hydrated
- Connected with others, especially family and friends
- Informed on the latest heat emergencies
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