How can heat stroke be prevented?

A: Are you ready for the summer heat? By taking a few precautions, you can protect yourself and your family from heat exhaustion and heat stroke when the temperatures creep up.

• Stay hydrated! Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
• Those at high risk for heat-related illness (young children, elderly and people with chronic medical conditions) should stay in an air-conditioned environment on days when the temperature exceeds 95 degrees.
• Pace yourself while exercising or playing in hot weather. Be sure to take breaks in the shade.
• Protect your skin using reef-safe sunscreen and reapplying every two hours.
• Cover up with a wide-brimmed hat. Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing.

Sign up for beach condition alerts on OBXAlerts.com, which include extreme heat alerts and beach safety tips.

Do not leave children or pets in parked cars, even if the windows are cracked open.

Visit LovetheBeachRespecttheOcean for more beach safety tips.

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