The heat wave in South Alabama is not appear to be going away. We are getting heat alerts daily and every city is putting out caution warning about water usage outdoors.
So, with this said what do we need to do to still enjoy the remainder of our Summer with relief not coming until mid or late September.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning want to share a few commonsense tips to help you stay safe while enjoying the great outdoors in this Summer’s heat.
First let’s talk about what you need to be on the lookout for as it pertains to heat exhaustion. Here are the common symptoms:
Heavy Sweating, Paleness, Muscles Cramps, Weakness, Fainting, Headaches, and finally Nausea or Vomiting.
Here are some precautions you can take to avoid heat exhaustion.
- Most Importantly Stay Hydrated
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water, especially before starting the day and then regularly throughout the day. You should avoid a great deal of alcohol and caffeine which work to dehydrate you. Try to drink at least 2 glasses of water every hour if possible. Keeping a water bottle next to you all day can be a big help in reminding you of the need to drink water regularly throughout the day. Make sure your bottle can help maintain the coolest of your water as long as possible.
- Dress Lightly
Wear light weight, light colored clothing that fits loosely. Always try to wear a wide brimmed hat to keep the sun not only off your head but as well off your face. They have developed fabrics that can help with this as well.
- Apply Sunscreen
Not only does wearing the proper clothing helps, but you should also apply sunscreen to protect yourself. Sunburn can not only hurt but can be hazardous to your health. Be sure to cover those sunburn prone areas well, your nose, ears, and back of your neck.
- Take Breaks
If you are doing work or exercising be sure and take breaks often. Realize when any of the above symptoms may start occurring, it is definitely time to take a break. When taking a break look for a shady area where you can cool off.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning hope this information was helpful. When you AC is not cooling properly this Summer, please remember we are here to help. We have been serving the Mobile and Baldwin Counties in Soth Alabama since 1997. We are now 2 generations of owners with trained expert technicians. Please call us at 251 272-5900 or email us at [email protected] if we can help. Also please visit our website at https://callaction.net to learn more about us and all the services we offer. Stay Cool and Healthy this Summer!
