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Heat & Summer Safety 

Climate change is making extreme heat more frequent, severe and longer-lasting. Summer heat waves can be dangerous, especially for young children, older adults, people with chronic diseases and disabilities, outdoor workers, people who are unhoused and those who are pregnant. Itā€™ā€‹s important to protect yourself and your loved ones by checking in on friends and family who may need assistance, monitoring weather forecasts, staying hydrated, limiting time in the heat and staying in or visiting cool spaces.

Follow these tips for staying cool during extreme heat:

Stay Cool (During the Hottest Times of the Day):  

  • Those without air conditioning should visit a local cooling centerā€‹ or visit public locations such as a library or shopping mall.  
  • Avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors.  
  • Wear lightweight, light colored, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.  

Stay Hydrated:  

  • Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty; drink low-sugar sports drinks (alternating with water) to help replace electrolytes lost if engaging in vigorous exercise. 
  • Avoid sugary, alcoholic and energy drinks.  
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.  

Stay Connected:  

  • Monitor those at high risk of heat-related illness including infants and young children; people 65 years of age or older; individuals with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.  
  • Use a buddy system when working in the heat.  

Stay Informed: 

  • Check the local news for weather forecasts, extreme heat alerts, and cooling centers. 
  • Monitor the National Weather Serviceā€™s HeatRisk forecast.ā€‹

Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Use this toolkit to inform your community about heat and summer safety. For more summer safety messaging, visit our Drowning Prevention Toolkit and Wildfire Safety Toolkit

Additional Resources 

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Summer Heat Safety Message from CDPH (Full - 2:05)

 

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Excā€‹essive Heat Warning

Heat Warning

Suggested Messaging:

[Your county] is expecting excessive heat from [dates]

Hydrate with water, find shade, wear sunscreen, and take breaks when outside. If possible, stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as you can. Keep animals in cool places and hydrated with water. Never leave your animals in unattended parked cars.

To learn more about how to stay safe during a heatwave, visit: weather.gov/heat


Flex Alert
ā€‹Before Flex Alert
During Flex Alert

Suggested Messaging:

California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued a statewide #FlexAlert for [Insert Date Here], fromā€Æ[Insert Timeā€ÆHere]

Hot weather means a higher demand for energy. Flex Alerts ask consumers to voluntarily conserve energy around their homes to safeguard the stateā€™s energy supply and so power is not lost. 

Learn more at: http://flexalert.org

Excessiveā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ Heat ā€‹ā€‹Mā€‹essagingā€‹

ā€‹Heat stroke

ā€‹Heat Exhaustion
Suggested Messaging:

Extreme heat can lead to serious medical emergencies, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion.ā€Æ 

Prevent heat-related illness by staying:  

  • In cool or air-conditioned places 
  • Hydrated 
  • Connected with others, especially family and friends 
  • Informed on the latest heaā€‹t emergencies

Learn how to help someone with heat-related illness: 

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Treating-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx 

Twitter:  

Extreme heat can lead to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. 

Prevent heat-related illness by staying:  

  • In cool or air-conditioned places 
  • Hydrated 
  • Connected with others 
  • Informed 

Learn how to help someone with heat-related illness: 

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Treating-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx

If you are pregnant, you are more likely to get heat-related illness. 

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

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: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/heat.html 

Twitter:  

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.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/heat.html

ā€‹Hydrate before, during and after work.ā€‹
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Extreme heat can cause health problems including heat exhaustion, heat stroke and even death. Cooling centers are places you and your family can go to cool off during hot summer days. Or head to an air-conditioned library, mall, movie theater or other place. You can also cool off using cool wet cloths, taking a cool shower, or going to a pool, splash pad or beach. Always supervise children around water.
Find a cooling center near you: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/cooling-centersā€‹

Hydrate before, during and after work.

Suggested Messaging:

Working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned places can become hazardous when summer

temperatures rise in California.

Prevent heat-related illness at work:

  • Stay hydrated by frequently drinking cool 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.

Twitter:

Working in the heat can become hazardous when summer temperatures rise in CA.

  • 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/disasters/extremeheat/workers.html

ā€‹Keep babies and children safe in the heat.

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Keep babies and children safe in the heat by:

  • Keeping them hydrated
  • Never leaving them in a 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/disasters/extremeheat/children.html

Twitter:

Keep babies and children safe in the heat by:

  • Keeping them hydrated
  • Never leaving them in a 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/disasters/extremeheat/children.html

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ā€‹Adult and Seniors
Children and infantsā€‹

Suggested Messaging:

Stay safe this summer and keep hydrated! Hot weather can cause dehydration and heat related illness.ā€ÆSeniors and adults can have different dehydration symptoms than children and infants, look out for common signs to keep you and your family safe.

Learn how to stay hydrated:https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html

Twitter:

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?

ā€‹Learn how to stay hydrated: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html

ā€‹Check on your people

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Some people are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses like adults over 65, children under 2, people with existing medical conditions, those without access to air conditioning, and outdoor workers. Remember, ANYONE can develop a heat-related illness. Check on your people during heatwaves. 

Learn how to stay safe during a heatwave by going to:

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html 

Twitter:

People at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses are adults 65+, children under 2, those without access to air conditioning, and outdoor workers. Remember, ANYONE can get a heat-related illness. Check on your people during heatwaves.ā€‹

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html

ā€‹Protect your pets
Suggested Messaging:
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, and vomiting or diarrhea. You can help your furry friends this summer 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/Extreme-Heat-
Guidance-9-8-22.aspx

Twitter:
Heat-related illness can be deadly for everybody, even our pets and companion animals. You
can help your furry friends by keepinā€‹g them in cool places and hydrated with water. NEVER
leave your animals in unattended parked cars. Contact a veterinarian for concerns, and in
emergencies.
ā€‹Learn more:
ā€‹Stay hydrated

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

Drink water or beverages without caffeine, sugar, or alcohol regularly throughout the day and eat plenty of healthy foods like fruits and veggies to keep you hydrated. If you do drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, alternate them with water throughout the day. If your doctor limits the amount you drink or has you on water pills, ask your medical provider how much you should drink while the weather is hot. 

To learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html

ā€‹Protect your eyes

Suggested Messaging: 

šŸ˜Žā€ÆLook cool while protecting your eyes from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays! Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection. Most sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard.  

Learn more about summer eye safety at: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

ā€‹Fun in the sun

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

Sun safety during summer is a must. People of all skin tones can reduce their risk of sun damage and skin cancer by:ā€Æ 

šŸ–šŸŒ“ Staying in the shadeā€Æ 

šŸ‘’šŸ˜Ž Wearing wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and clothing that covers the bodyā€Æ 

šŸ§“ Applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 for sun protection. If using both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first. 

Learn more about sun safety, here:ā€Æhttps://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

ā€‹Look before you lock
Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

Never leave infants, children or pets in an unattended parked car. Even if the windows are open or when it feels cool outside, cars can reach dangerous temperatures quickly. Temperatures inside a car can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes.ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ Always check to make sure everyone is out of the car before locking the door and walking away.  Look before you lock

Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/Children-and-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx

Twitter:
Never leave infants, children or pets in an unattended parked car, even if the windows are open or when it feels cool outside. Temperatures inside a car can rise quickly. Always make sure everyone is out of the car before locking the door and walking away. 

Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/Children-and-Heat-Related-Illness.aspxā€‹

ā€‹Alcohol and swimming don't mix

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

Alcohol and swimming donā€™t mix! Alcohol use is involved in nearly one-in-four emergency department visits for drowning. Avoid drinking alcohol when swimming or supervising swimming. Alcohol can slow reaction time and every second counts.  #NotOneMore 

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html

ā€‹Don't let food sit out!

Suggested Messaging: 

This summer, protect yourself, family, and friends from foodborne illness by practicing safe food handling when eating outdoors. Donā€™ā€‹t let food sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if temperatures are above 90 degrees. ā€‹

Learn more: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoors

Climate Change

ā€‹Skip to main content

ā€‹Suggested Messaging:ā€‹
Heat waves are 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:ā€Æā€Æ 
  • In cool or air-conditioned placesā€Æ 
  • Hydratedā€Æ 
  • Connected with others, especially family and friendsā€Æ 
  • ā€‹Informed on the latest heat emergencies 

We can reduce the risk: https://heatreadyca.com/ā€‹

ā€‹Extreme heat has unequal impacts
Suggested Messaging:
Heat waves are 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:ā€Æā€Æ 
  • In cool or air-conditioned placesā€Æ 
  • Hydratedā€Æ 
  • Connected with others, especially family and friendsā€Æ 
  • ā€‹Informed on the latest heat emergencies 

We can reduce the risk: https://heatreadyca.com/ā€‹


Spanish Social Media

Alerta de calor

Suggested Messaging:

[Tu condado] espera calor excesivo entre [fetchas]

Mantente seguro hidratĆ”ndote con agua, buscaā€‹ndo sombra, usando protector solar y tomando descansos cuando estĆ”s al aire libre. Si es posible, permanece en edificios con aire acondicionado tanto como puedas. MantĆ©ā€‹n a los animales en lugares frescos e hidratados con agua. Nunca dejes a los animales en autos estacionados sin supervisiĆ³n.

ā€‹Para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo mantenerte a salvo durante una ola de calor, visitaā€‹: weather.gov/heat

Alerta Flex Hoy
ā€‹Antes
Durante

Suggested Messaging:

El ISO (operador de sistema independiente) de California emitiĆ³ una #AlertaFlex estatal para [Pon la fecha aquĆ­].
El clima caluroso resulta en una mayor demanda de energĆ­a. Las alertas Flex les piden a los consumidores que voluntariamente ahorren electricidad en sus hogares para proteger el suministro de energĆ­a del estado y para no ā€‹perder electricidad.

ā€‹ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n: http://flexalert.org

Excessiveā€‹ā€‹ā€‹ Heat ā€‹ā€‹Mā€‹essagingā€‹

ā€‹Insolacion

ā€‹Golpe de calor
Suggested Messaging:

El calor extremo puede causar emergencias mĆ©dicas graves, como insolaciĆ³n y golpe de calor.   
Ayuda a prevenir las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor permaneciendo:  
  • ā€‹En lugares frescos o con aire acondicionado  
  • Hidratado 
  • Conectado con tus seres queridos  
  • Informado sobre las mĆ”s recientes emergencias de calor 
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo ayudar a alguien con insolaciĆ³n o golpe de calor en:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Treating-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx 

Twitter:  

El calor extremo puede causar insolaciĆ³n y golpe de calor.
Ayuda a prevenir las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor permaneciendo:  
  • ā€‹En lugares frescos o con aire acondicionado  
  • Hidratado 
  • Conectado con los demĆ”s   
  • Informado   
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo ayudar a alguien con las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Treating-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx

ĀæEstĆ”s embarazada? 

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

ĀæEstĆ”s embarazada? Exponerte al exceso de calor podrĆ­a provocar complicaciones en el embarazo. Toma medidas para reducir tu exposiciĆ³n al calor en casa y en el trabajo:
  • ā€‹Bebiendo mucha agua
  • Tomando descansos bajo la sombra o en un Ć”rea con aire acondicionado
  • Usando ropa ligera, suelta y de colores claros
  • Usando un ventilador y rociador de agua
  • Yendo a un centro comunitario refrigerado
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo reducir el peligro de enfermedades relacionadas con el calorhttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/heat.html 

Twitter: 
 

ĀæEstĆ”s embarazada? Exponerte al exceso de calor podrĆ­a provocar complicaciones en el embarazo. Toma medidas para reducir tu exposiciĆ³n al calor en casa y en el trabajo bebiendo mucha agua y manteniĆ©ndote fresco.
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo reducir el peligro de enfermedades relacionadas con el calor:

 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/repro/heat.html

ā€‹Mantente frescoā€‹
Suggested Messaging:
El calor extremo puede causar problemas de salud que incluyen insolaciĆ³n, golpe de calor e incluso muerte. Los centros de enfriamiento son lugares a los que tĆŗ y tu familia pueden ir a refrescarse durante los dĆ­as calurosos de verano o pueden ir a una biblioteca, centro comercial, cine u otro lugar con aire acondicionado. TambiĆ©n pueden refrescarse usando toallas frĆ­as, tomando una ducha frĆ­a o yendo a una piscina o playa. Siempre supervisa a los niƱos alrededor del agua.  
Encuentra un centro de enfriamiento cerca de ti:
 https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/cooling-centersā€‹

Hidratate antes, durante y desupes del trabajo

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En California, trabajar al aire libre o en lugares sin aire acondicionado puede ser peligroso en verano cuando aumenta la temperatura.  
Para prevenir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en el trabajo: 
  • ā€‹Mantente hidratado bebiendo agua frĆ­a con frecuencia antes de tener sed  
  • Usa un sombrero al aire libre y ropa suelta, fresca y de colores claros  
  • Descansa en la sombra o en un lugar fresco 
  • ā€‹Si te sientes dĆ©bil o mareado, DETƉN toda actividad y ve a un lugar fresco 
En California, los empleadores de trabajadores al aire libre estĆ”n obligados por ley a proporcionarles agua, descanso y sombra. 


Twitter:

En California, trabajar al aire libre o en lugares sin aire acondicionado puede ser peligroso en verano cuando aumenta la temperatura. 
  • Mantente hidratado  
  • Usa un sombrero al aire libre y ropa suelta, fresca y de colores claros  
  • Descansa en la sombra o en un lugar fresco, especialmente si te sientes dĆ©bil o mareado 

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/workers.html

ā€‹Keep babies and children safe in the heat.

Suggested Messaging:

MantƩn a los bebƩs y niƱos a salvo del calor:
  • ManteniĆ©ndolos hidratados
  • Nunca dejarlos en un auto estacionado, incluso si las ventanas estĆ”n abiertas
  • VistiĆ©ndolos con ropa suelta, ligera y de colores claros
  • Tomando descansos bajo la sombra o en un Ć”rea con aire acondicionado
  • DĆ”ndoles un poco mĆ”s de leche materna o fĆ³rmula, si son bebĆ©s menores de 6 meses
  • DĆ”ndoles un poco de agua, si son bebĆ©s mayores de 6 meses
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo mantener a los bebĆ©s y niƱos seguros en condiciones de calor extremo en:

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/children.html

Twitter:

MantƩn a los bebƩs y niƱos a salvo del calor:
  • ā€‹ManteniĆ©ndolos hidratados
  • Nunca dejarlos en un auto estacionado
  • VistiĆ©ndolos con ropa suelta, ligera y de colores claros
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo mantener a los bebĆ©s y niƱos seguros en condiciones de calor extremo en:

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/children.html

ā€‹Signos de deshidratacion adultos y mayoresSkip to main content

Suggested Messaging:

Ā”Mantente seguro e hidratado este verano! El clima caluroso puede causar deshidrataciĆ³n y enfermedades relacionadas con el calor. Las personas mayores y los adultos pueden tener diferentes sĆ­ntomas de deshidrataciĆ³n que los niƱos y los bebĆ©s. Estate atento a los signos comunes para mantenerte a ti y a tu familia a salvo. 

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo mantenerte hidratado:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html

Twitter:

Ā”Mantente seguro e hidratado este verano! El clima caluroso puede causar deshidrataciĆ³n y enfermedades relacionadas con el calor. ĀæSabĆ­as quĆ© las personas mayores y los adultos pueden tener diferentes sĆ­ntomas de deshidrataciĆ³n que los niƱos y los bebĆ©s?  

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre cĆ³mo mantenerte hidratado:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html

ā€‹Presta atencion a tu gente

Suggested Messaging:  

Algunas personas corren un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, como los adultos mayores de 65 aƱos, los niƱos menores de 2 aƱos, las personas con afecciones mƩdicas existentes, las que no tienen acceso a aire acondicionado y los trabajadores al aire libre. Recuerde, CUALQUIERA puede desarrollar una enfermedad relacionada con el calor. Controle a su gente durante las olas de calor.
Aprenda a mantenerse seguro durante una ola de calor yendo a:

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html 

Twitter:

Las personas con un mayor riesgo de sufrir enfermedades relacionadas con el calor son los adultos mayores de 65 aƱos, los niƱos menores de 2 aƱos, las personas que no tienen acceso a aire acondicionado y los que trabajan al aire libre. Recuerda, CUALQUIER PERSONA puede desarrollar una enfermedad relacionada con el calor. Presta atenciĆ³n a tu gente durante las olas de calor.

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n:

 https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/extremeheat/index.html

ā€‹Protege a tus mascotas
Suggested Messaging:
Las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor pueden ser mortales para todos, incluso para nuestras mascotas y animales. Algunos signos del golpe de calor en los animales incluyen jadeo excesivo o dificultad para respirar, aumento de la frecuencia cardĆ­aca y respiratoria, babeo, debilidad leve o letargo, estupor o incluso colapso, sed excesiva y vĆ³mitos o diarrea. Puedes ayudar a tus amigos peludos este verano manteniĆ©ndolos en lugares frescos e hidratados con agua. NUNCA dejes a tus animales en autos estacionados sin supervisiĆ³n.  Ponte en contacto con un veterinario si tienes inquietudes y en caso de emergencia.  
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n en:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/Extreme-Heat-
Guidance-9-8-22.aspx

Twitter:
Las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor pueden ser mortales para todos, incluso para nuestras mascotas y animales. Puedes ayudar a tus amigos peludos manteniĆ©ndolos en lugares frescos e hidratados con agua. NUNCA dejes a tus animales en autos estacionados sin supervisiĆ³n. Ponte en contacto con un veterinario si tienes inquietudes y en caso de emergencia.  

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n en:

ā€‹Mantente hidratado

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

Bebe agua o bebidas sin cafeĆ­na, azĆŗcar o alcohol regularmente durante todo el dĆ­a y come muchos alimentos saludables como frutas y verduras para mantenerte hidratado. Si tomas bebidas con cafeĆ­na o alcohĆ³licas, alterna con agua durante todo el dĆ­a. Si tu mĆ©dico limita la cantidad de bebidas o si tomas diurĆ©ticos, pregĆŗntale a tu proveedor mĆ©dico cuĆ”nto debes beber mientras hace calor.

ā€‹Protege tus ojos

Suggested Messaging: 

šŸ˜Žā€Æ Ā”Luce genial mientras proteges tus ojos de los rayos ultravioleta daƱinos (UV)! Los lentes de sol que bloquean los rayos UVA y UVB ofrecen la mejor protecciĆ³n. La mayorĆ­a de los lentes de sol vendidos en los Estados Unidos, independientemente del costo, cumplen con este estĆ”ndar.


ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre la seguridad ocular en verano en:

 https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

ā€‹Diversion dajo el sol

Suggested Messaging:ā€Æ 

La protecciĆ³n del sol durante el verano es una necesidad. Las personas de todos los tonos de piel pueden reducir su riesgo de daƱo solar y cĆ”ncer de piel al:
  • šŸ–šŸŒ“ Quedarse bajo la sombra
  • šŸ‘’šŸ˜Ž Usar sombreros de ala ancha, lentes de sol y ropa que cubra el cuerpo
  • šŸ§“ Aplicando bloqueador de amplio espectro con al menos SPF 15 para protecciĆ³n solar. Si usas bloqueador y repelente de insectos, aplica primero el bloqueador.
ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre la seguridad solar, aquĆ­:

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm

ā€‹Fijate antes de cerrar con llave
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Nunca dejes a los bebĆ©s, niƱos o mascotas en un auto estacionado sin supervisiĆ³n. Incluso si las ventanas estĆ”n abiertas o cuando hace frĆ­o afuera, los autos pueden alcanzar temperaturas peligrosas rĆ”pidamente. Las temperaturas dentro de un auto pueden subir casi 20 grados en los primeros 10 minutos. Siempre revisa que todos estĆ©n fuera del auto antes de cerrar la puerta con llave y alejarte.

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/Children-and-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx

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Nunca dejes a los bebĆ©s, niƱos o mascotas en un auto estacionado sin supervisiĆ³n, incluso si las ventanas estĆ”n abiertas o cuando hace frĆ­o afuera. Las temperaturas dentro de un auto pueden subir rĆ”pidamente. Siempre revisa que todos estĆ©n fuera del auto antes de cerrar la puerta con llave y alejarte.

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/Children-and-Heat-Related-Illness.aspxā€‹

ā€‹El alcohol & la natacion no se mezclan

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Ā”El alcohol y la nataciĆ³n no se mezclan! El consumo de alcohol estĆ” involucrado en casi una de cada cuatro visitas al departamento de emergencias por ahogamiento. Evita tomar alcohol al nadar o supervisar la nataciĆ³n. El alcohol puede desacelerar el tiempo de reacciĆ³n y cada segundo cuenta. #NiUnoMĆ”s

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n:

 https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html

ā€‹No dejes que la comida se quede afuera

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Este verano, protƩgete a ti mismo, a tu familia y a tus amigos de las enfermedades originadas en los alimentos practicando el manejo seguro de los alimentos cuando estƩn comiendo al aire libre. No dejes la comida al aire libre por mƔs de 2 horas, o 1 hora si las temperaturas supera los 90 grados.

ObtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n:ā€‹

 https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoorsā€‹ā€‹

ā€‹Climate Changeā€‹

ā€‹Camnio Climaticoā€‹

Las olas de calor son cada vez mĆ”s comunes y severas en California debido al cambio climĆ”tico. Desde los trabajadores al aire libre que corren riesgo de morir de insolaciĆ³n, hasta los niƱos que no pueden jugar afuera, el calor afecta a todos de distintas maneras. 

PrevĆ©n las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor manteniĆ©ndote: 

  • En lugares frescos o con aire acondicionado 
  • Hidratado 
  • Conectado con otros, especialmente familiares y amigos. 
  • Informado sobre las mĆ”s recientes emergencias debido al calor. 

Podemos reducir el riesgo: https://heatreadyca.com/

ā€‹Unequal Impacts

El calor extremo nos afecta a todos, pero no por igual. Las personas con bajos ingresos, problemas de salud y que trabajan al aire libre corren mĆ”s riesgo de sufrir impactos graves en la salud. 

PrevĆ©n las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor manteniĆ©ndote: 

  • En lugares frescos o con aire acondicionado 
  • Hidratado 
  • Conectado con otros, especialmente familiares y amigos. 
  • Informado sobre las mĆ”s recientes emergencias debido al calor. 

ā€‹Visita https://heatreadyca.com/ para averiguar si tu o un ser querido pueden estar en mayor riesgo. 

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