• Drink plenty of water and natural juices, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Slow down. Avoid strenuous activities.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothing.
• Avoid going out in the blazing sun.
• If you must go out in the sun, use sunscreen and wear a hat.
• Keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows slightly open.
• Keep lights turned down or turned off.
• Take cool baths or showers and use cool, wet towels.
• Eat small meals more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein because they increase metabolic heat.
• Avoid using the oven.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages and beverages with caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and cola.
• Avoid using salt tablets, unless directed to do so by a physician.
• Especially protect small children from the sun, their skin is sensitive.
• Do not leave children or pets in a closed vehicle, even for a few minutes.
• Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach 140-190 degrees within 30 minutes on a hot, sunny day.

The best way to beat the heat is to spend time in air conditioning. Only two hours a day in an air-conditioned space can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

Prolonged exposure to intense heat can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Heat cramps and exhaustion can be treated by resting in a cool place and drinking sips of cool water. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency, which can be fatal if emergency medical treatment is not received in a timely manner. Get the victim to a cool place. Reduce body temperature with a cool bath or sponging. Do not give fluids to a heat-stroke victim.