How to Survive a Heat Wave
A heat wave is miserable for adults as well as children. Playing outdoors is out of question due to the risk of heat stroke and sunburn. Rolling blackouts become a common occurrence because everyone is draining the power supply running air conditioners and fans. People suffer from dehydration and heat exhaustion. Follow these steps to learn how to survive a heat wave. Does this Spark an idea?
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Drink plenty of fluids to survive a heat wave. This includes water, juices and caffeine-free beverages.
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Play outside in the early morning during a heat wave when the air quality is at a healthier level and the temperatures are a little cooler.
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Run high energy appliances at night. Running the dryer and dishwasher during the day heats up the house and puts a strain on the electrical system. With the heat outside you can hang clothes up and the sun will dry them just as fast as a dryer would.
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Call your utility company and notify them if someone in your house is on life support. Heat waves increase the frequency of rolling blackouts. If a planned interruption is going to occur you will be notified so you can provide emergency life-saving measures with a generator or move the patient to a hospital if needed to survive during the heat wave.
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Keep the air flowing in your house. Use fans to circulate the air conditioner. Put heavy shades on the windows to block the sun which can heat up the house.
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Use the microwave to cook your meals. The stove and oven add heat to the house but, of course, you need to eat to survive. Eat light meals with less protein to reduce your metabolic heat.
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Snack on frozen treats. Eat frozen grapes or berries, popsicles and ice cream.
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Tips & Warnings
Caffeinated sodas, coffees and energy drinks can dehydrate you.
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This has some good information for everyone about how to survive the excessvive heat. Remember eating melon is a good alternative to a salty snack, heavy meal or dessert. It contains lots of water, an instant cooler when it is really hot,.Kids and seniors are really susceptible. Please be careful when swimming. Being in the water can create a false sense of hydration. H20 -don't leave home with out it.
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This provides some good information for everyone about how to survive the excessvive heat. Remember eating melon is a good alternative to a salty snack, heavy meal or dessert. It contains lots of water, an instant cooler when it is really hot, and is good for you.Kids and seniors are really susceptible. Please be careful when swimming. Being in the water can create a false sense of hydration. H20 -don't leave home without it.
