With daytime highs in the 90s for the tri-city area this week, officials with Priority Ambulance want everyone to take precautions against the heat. They advise everyone to limit their outdoor activities and drink plenty of water. You should also check on elderly family members and neighbors and never leave people or pets inside a parked vehicle.
If you do start to succumb to the heat, Priority Ambulance officials want everyone to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The symptoms for heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, fatigue, headache, and stomach ache. The symptoms for heat stroke include high body temperature, a rapid pulse, hot and dry skin, dizziness, and confusion. Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention.
Along with the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers are most susceptible to high heat.