Heat Safety
Every summer, we see an increase in sunburns and heat-related illnesses. The most common heat-related illnesses are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Some of the ways you can prevent these conditions is by avoiding direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, drinking plenty of fluids, wearing light-colored and loose clothing on hot days, and using sunscreen.
Importance of Sunscreen
Summer Heat Safety
Heat Safety Articles
Heat Illness
Summer in Alabama can bring high temperatures and an oppressive heat index. Kids are at risk for heat cramps, heat exhaustion...
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Protecting Your Children from a Heat Wave
In very hot weather, high humidity, and other conditions, body heat can build to dangerous levels.
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Heat Illness: Heat Cramps to Heatstroke
Our bodies create a lot of heat. Normally, they're cooled through sweating and by heat radiating...
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