Now that the warmer months are upon the area, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses.
Heat Exhaustion:
| Heat Stroke: |
| Faint or Dizzy | Throbbing Headache |
| Excessive Sweating | No Sweating |
| Cool, Pale. Clammy Skin | Red, Hot, Dry Skin |
| Nausea or Vomiting | Nausea or Vomiting |
| Rapid, Weak Pulse | Rapid, Strong Pulse |
| Muscle Cramps | May Lose Consciousness |
If a person is suffering from heat exhaustion, they need to be taken to a cooler, air conditioned place, given water if they are fully conscious and need to take a shower or given cold compresses. If a person is suffering from a heat stroke, call 911 immediately and take immediate action to cool the person down until help arrives.
For more information, view heat safety tips from the National Weather Service.