The city of Hamilton is under a heat advisory for Friday.
The Medical Officer of Health advises residents to drink plenty of water, keep cool and dress for the heat as temperatures pass 30 C.
The combination of temperature and humidity can impair the cooling effect of sweating, and increase heat-related illness, Hamilton Public Health says in the advisory.
The elderly and people with chronic illnesses and mobility problems, or who are taking certain medications, should take special care. So should infants, pre-school children and people exercising or working outdoors.
Here's what you should do:
- Drink plenty of water. Avoid drinking alcoholic and caffeinated beverages on hot days.
- Go to an air-conditioned place. Visit a cool place such as a mall, public recreation centre, public libraries and other city-run air-conditioned facilities.
- Dress to protect from the heat. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing. Wear a hat or taken an umbrella to keep your head cool. Don't forget sunscreen.
- Take it easy. Limit physical activities such as walking, running and gardening during the day. If you reschedule outdoor activities to evening, use insect repellent.
- Cool off by taking a shower or bath.
- Keep your living space cool. Close your blinds or curtains. Open windows to let air circulate when using a fan.
- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles. Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes.
- Check on your neighbours and family.
Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, cold, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting.
If you're experiencing these symptoms, get help right away.
For more tips, call 905-546-2489 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or go to hamilton.ca/heat.
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