Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint. If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity.
If you’re not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Pace Yourself: Cut down on exercise during the heat. Rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to recover. Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully: Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest, like morning and evening hours. Use your stove and oven less to maintain a cooler temperature in your home. Taking a cool shower or bath or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. Keep in mind: Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, they will not prevent heat-related illness.Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library-even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Wear Appropriate Clothing: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
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