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1. High humidity—when the humidity is high, sweat won’t evaporate as quickly. This keeps your body from releasing heat as fast as needed.
2. Personal factors—age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn and prescription drug and alcohol use—all can play a role in whether a person can cool off enough in very hot weather.

Those who are at highest risk include people 65 and older, children younger than two and people with chronic diseases or mental illness. Closely monitor people who depend on you for their care.

Take the following protective actions to keep you and your loved ones healthy:

1. Stay in an air-conditioned location - Do not rely on a fan as your main cooling device.
2. Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
3. Limit your outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
4. Wear and reapply sunscreen.
5. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
6. Pace yourself.
7. Take showers or baths to cool down.
8. Limit use of stove or oven to cook.
9. Dial 911 or seek medical care right away if you see/experience symptoms of heat-related illness.
10. Never leave children or pets in cars.
11. Check the local news for health and safety updates.
12. Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.

More safety tips: Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness | Natural Disasters and Severe Weather