Hot Weather Safety Tips

With the Pacific Northwest nearing record breaking temperatures this weekend, we thought we’d share some basic safety tips for hot weather.

• Stay Hydrated.  Drink a lot of water and less alcohol and caffeinated drinks which can deplete your body of water.
• Use fans if you don’t have AC.  Ceiling fans should be turned counter-clockwise and increase the speed as the temperature rises during the day.
• Avoid using your stove for cooking if you don’t have AC.
• Soak a handkerchief in water and tie it around your neck.
• Avoid direct sun for long periods of time.  The shade is your friend.
• Turn lights down and shut the blinds.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Create a cross-breeze
• Take a cool shower