Extreme Heat
A heat wave Б─⌠ is an extended period of hot weather, exceeding the permissible temperature limit. As a rule an extreme heat is accompanied by high humidity. People suffer heat-related illnesses when their bodies are unable to cool themselves adequately. Older people, children and people with excess weight suffer from the extreme heat more often. If the proper measures, directed at reducing the heat influence are not taken, these conditions can be dangerous or even life threatening. Besides the atmospheric conditions, heat-related illnesses directly depend on place of residence. There by urban residents suffer from heat-related illnesses in a larger measure than villagers.
Your best way against heat related illnesses is prevention. You must provide yourself with all the necessary supplies, needed for reducing the risk of suffering from heat. It is important to have
first aid supplies. During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Therefore you must have emergency
first aid supplies and
emergency water for heat protection.
How can I protect myself from extreme heat?
