• Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Use broad spectrum sunscreen that filters out both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of 15 or higher before you go outside. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful rays.
• Prevent heat-related illnesses: Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas on hot days. Never leave a child or pet in an unattended parked car.
• Maintain food safety: Keep perishable foods chilled and don’t leave them out for more than two hours (one hour if it’s over 90°F). Use a food thermometer to ensure meats are cooked to safe temperatures when grilling.
• Prevent drowning: Always supervise children around water, including pools, lakes, and beaches. Avoid drinking alcohol when swimming, boating or supervising children.

• Children and Heat-Related Illness
• Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
• Handling Food Safely While Eating Outdoors (FDA)
  
• California Communities Extreme Heat Scoring System (CalHeatScore)​​
  
• California Heat Assessment Tool
• Preventing Drowning (CDC)
• Tips for Preventing Heat Related Illness (CDC)
• Sun Safety (CDC)
• Heat and Infants and Children (CDC)
  

Social Media Messaging

Suggested Messaging: Drink water or beverages without caffeine, sugar, or alcohol regularly throughout the day to stay hydrated during hot summer days. Many fruits and veggies can also help. If you drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, be sure to alternate them with water to avoid dehydration. If your doctor limits the amount you can drink or has you on water pills, ask them how much you should drink while the weather is hot. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/ X/Bluesky: This summer, if you drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, alternate them with water. Many fruits & veggies can also help keep you hydrated. Ask your doctor about fluid intake in hot weather if you have drinking restrictions or take water pills. https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/

Suggested Messaging: 😎 Look 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 meet this standard. Learn more about summer eye safety at: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/ X/Bluesky: 😎 Look 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 meet this standard. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/

Suggested Messaging: Sun safety during summer is a must. People of all skin tones can reduce their risk of sun damage and skin cancer by: 🏖🌴 Staying in the shade. 👒😎 Wearing wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and clothing that covers the body. 🧴 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: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/ X/Bluesky: People of all skin tones can reduce their risk of sun damage and skin cancer: Stay in the shade. Wear wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and clothes that cover your skin. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15 Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/

Suggested Messaging: Alcohol and swimming don’t mix! Alcohol use is involved in nearly one-in-four emergency department visits for drowning. This summer, avoid drinking alcohol when swimming or supervising swimming. Alcohol can slow reaction time and every second counts. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html X/Bluesky: Alcohol and swimming don’t mix! Alcohol use is involved in nearly one-in-four emergency department visits for drowning. Don’t drink alcohol when swimming or supervising swimming. It can slow reaction time and every second counts. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html

Suggested Messaging: Enjoy sun-soaked activities while avoiding heat-related illness by staying cool, hydrated, and in-the-know with these simple tips: Stay Cool: Seek shade or air-conditioned spaces. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and eat refreshing fruits & vegetables. Stay Aware: Know the signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion & heat stroke. Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Preventing-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx X/Bluesky: Enjoy summer while avoiding heat-related illness by staying cool, hydrated, and in-the-know! Seek shade or air-conditioning Drink lots of water, eat refreshing fruits & vegetables Know the signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion & heat stroke Visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Preventing-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx

Suggested Messaging: This summer, protect yourself, family, and friends from foodborne illness by practicing safe food handling when eating outdoors. Don’t let food sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if temperatures are above 90 degrees. Learn more:https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoors

Suggested Messaging: Look before you lock! Never leave infants, children or pets in an unattended parked car, especially during hot summer days. Even if the windows are open or it feels cool outside, temperatures inside a car can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes. Always check to 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.aspx X/Bluesky: 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.aspx

Spanish Social Media

Suggested Messaging: Bebe agua o bebidas sin cafeína, azúcar o alcohol regularmente durante todo el día. Muchas frutas y verduras también ayudan a mantenerte hidratado Si tomas bebidas con cafeína o con alcohol, alterna con agua durante todo el día. Si tu médico limita la cantidad de bebidas o si tomas diuréticos, pregúntale a tu proveedor médico cuánto debes beber mientras hace calor. Para más información: ​https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/​

Suggested Messaging: 😎 ¡Luce genial mientras proteges tus ojos de los rayos ultravioleta dañinos (UV)! Los lentes de sol que bloquean los rayos UVA y UVB ofrecen la mejor protección. La mayoría de los lentes de sol vendidos en los Estados Unidos, independientemente del costo, cumplen con este estándar. Obtén más información sobre la seguridad ocular en verano en: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/​

Suggested Messaging: La protección del sol durante el verano es una necesidad. Las personas de todos los tonos de piel pueden reducir su riesgo de daño solar y cáncer de piel al: 🏖🌴 Quedándose Quedarse a la sombra 👒😎 Usando sombreros de ala ancha, lentes de sol y ropa que cubra el cuerpo 🧴 Aplicándose bloqueador de amplio espectro con al menos SPF 15 para protección solar. Si usas bloqueador y repelente de insectos, aplica primero el bloqueador. Obtén más información sobre la seguridad solar, aquí: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/index.html

Suggested Messaging: ¡El alcohol y la natación no se mezclan! El consumo de alcohol está implicado en casi una de cada cuatro visitas al departamento de urgencias por ahogamiento. Este verano, evita beber alcohol cuando nades o supervises a otros. El alcohol puede retardar el tiempo de reacción y cada segundo cuenta. Obtén más información: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/index.html

Suggested Messaging: Disfruta las actividades bajo el sol, evitando las enfermedades relacionadas al calor y manteniéndote fresco, hidratado e informado con estos simples consejos: Mantente fresco: busca espacios con sombra o aire acondicionado. Mantente hidratado: bebe mucha agua, y come frutas y vegetales refrescantes. Mantente alerta: Conoce los signos de deshidratación, agotamiento por calor y golpe de calor. Obtén más información: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/BI_Natural-Disasters_Extreme-Heat_Tips-for-Preventing-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx

Suggested Messaging: Este verano, cuando comas al aire libre, protégete y protege a tu familia y amigos de enfermedades de origen alimenticio, adoptando prácticas de higiene alimentaria. No dejes la comida al aire libre por más de 2 horas, o 1 hora si las temperaturas supera los 90 grados. Obtén más información: https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/handling-food-safely-while-eating-outdoors

Suggested Messaging: ¡Mira antes de cerrar! Nunca dejes a bebés, niños o mascotas en un auto estacionado sin supervisión. Incluso cuando las ventanas están abiertas o cuando está fresco afuera, la temperatura dentro del auto puede aumentar casi 20 grados en los primeros 10 minutos. Siempre asegúrate de que todos estén fuera del auto, antes de cerrar con llave y alejarte. Obtén más información: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pages/Extreme%20Heat%20Pages/Children-and-Heat-Related-Illness.aspx