Red CrossReady Heat Wave Safety Checklist
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heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Generally temperatures are 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a long period of time and occur with high humidity as well.
Know the Difference How can I prepare?
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In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Generally temperatures are 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a long period of time and occur with high humidity as well.
❏ Listen to local weather forecasts and stay aware of upcoming temperature changes.
How can I prepare?
❏ The heat index is the temperature the body feels when the effects of heat and humidity are combined. Exposure to direct sunlight can increase the heat index by as much as 15° F.
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Be Red CrossReady Heat Wave Safety Checklist
Excessive Heat Watch—Conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours.
Excessive Heat Warning—Heat Index values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs=105-110° Fahrenheit).
What should I do during a heat wave?
Know the Difference
Excessive Heat Watch—Conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event to meet or exceed local Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours.
Heat Advisory—Heat Index values are forecast to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs=100-105° Fahrenheit).
Recognize and care for heat- related emergencies …
Excessive Heat Warning—Heat Index values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs=105-110° Fahrenheit).
Heat Advisory—Heat Index values are forecast to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs=100-105° Fahrenheit).
❏ Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).
❏ Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
❏ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
❏ Check the contents of your emergency preparedness kit in case a power outage occurs.
❏ Listen to local weather forecasts and stay aware of upcoming temperature changes.
❏ Know those in your neighborhood who are elderly, young, sick or overweight. They are more likely to become victims of excessive heat and may need help.
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❏ If you do not have air conditioning, choose places you could go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, theaters, malls).
❏ Be aware that people living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than are people living in rural areas.
❏ Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).
❏ Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
❏ The heat index is the temperature the body feels when the effects of heat and humidity are combined. Exposure to direct sunlight can increase the heat index by as much as 15° F.
❏ Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Have a plan for wherever you spend time— home, work and school—and prepare for the possibility of power outages.
❏ Eat small meals and eat more often. ❏ Avoid extreme temperature changes.
Recognize and care for heat- related emergencies …
What should I do during a heat wave?
Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen caused by exposure to high heat and humidity and loss of fluids and electrolytes. Heat cramps are often an early sign that the body is having trouble with the heat.
Recognize and care for heat- related emergencies …
Excessive Heat Warning—Heat Index values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs=105-110° Fahrenheit).
Heat Advisory—Heat Index values are forecast to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days (daytime highs=100-105° Fahrenheit).
❏ Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light- colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
❏ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
❏ Eat small meals and eat more often. ❏ Avoid extreme temperature changes.
❏ Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
❏ Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).
❏ Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen caused by exposure to high heat and humidity and loss of fluids and electrolytes. Heat cramps are often an early sign that the body is having trouble with the heat.
❏ Postpone outdoor games and activities.
❏ Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light- colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
❏ Check the contents of your emergency preparedness kit in case a power outage occurs.
❏ Get trained in first aid to learn how to treat heat-related emergencies.
❏ Ensure that your animals’ needs for water and shade are met.
❏ Know those in your neighborhood who are elderly, young, sick or overweight. They are more likely to become victims of excessive heat and may need help.
❏ If you do not have air conditioning, choose places you could go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, theaters, malls).
ined in first aid to learn how to eat-related emergencies.
that your animals’ needs for nd shade are met.
❏ Be aware that people living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than are people living in rural areas.
❏ Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
❏ Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
❏ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
❏ Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.
❏ Eat small meals and eat more often. ❏ Avoid extreme temperature changes.
❏ Postpone outdoor games and activities.
❏ Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
❏ Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
❏ Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.
❏ Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
❏ Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
Let Your Family Know You’re Safe
If your community experiences a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well Web site available through
RedCross.org to let your family and friends know about your welfare. If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.
❏ Get trained in first aid to learn how to treat heat-related emergencies.
❏ Ensure that your animals’ needs for water and shade are met.
❏ Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
Heat exhaustion typically involves the loss of body fluids through heavy sweating during strenuous exercise or physical labor in high heat and humidity.
❏ Signs of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness; and exhaustion.
Heat exhaustion typically involves the loss of body fluids through heavy sweating during strenuous exercise or physical labor in high heat and humidity.
❏ Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light- colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
❏ Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
❏ Signs of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness; and exhaustion.
❏ Postpone outdoor games and activities.
❏ Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
❏ Move the person to a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If the person is conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Watch for changes in condition.
❏ Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.
❏ Move the person to a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If the person is conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Watch for changes in condition.
Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen caused by exposure to high heat and humidity and loss of fluids and electrolytes. Heat cramps are often an early sign that the body is having trouble with the heat.
Heat exhaustion typically involves the loss of body fluids through heavy sweating during strenuous exercise or physical labor in high heat and humidity.
❏ If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
❏ Signs of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness; and exhaustion.
Heat stroke (also known as sunstroke) is a life-threatening condition in which a person’s temperature control system stops working and the body is unable to cool itself.
❏ If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
❏ Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
❏ Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
❏ Signs of heat stroke include hot, red skin which may be dry or moist;
consciousness; vomiting; and high body temperature.
Heat stroke (also known as sunstroke) is a life-threatening condition in which a person’s temperature control system stops working and the body is unable to cool itself.
❏ Move the person to a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If the person is conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Watch for changes in condition.
❏ Heat stroke is life-threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.
❏ Signs of heat stroke include hot, red skin which may be dry or moist; changes in consciousness; vomiting; and high body temperature.
❏ Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the person’s body by giving care as you would for heat exhaustion. If needed, continue rapid cooling by applying ice or cold packs wrapped in a cloth to the wrists, ankles, groin, neck and armpits.
❏ Heat stroke is life-threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.
Your Family Know You’re Safe
For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit
RedCross.org. Copyright © 2009 by the American National Red Cross
community experiences a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well e available through
RedCross.org to let your family and friends know about your If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and mily.
Let Your Family Know You’re Safe
❏ Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the person’s body by giving care as you would for heat exhaustion. If needed, continue rapid cooling by applying ice or cold packs wrapped in a cloth to the wrists, ankles, groin, neck and armpits.
If your community experiences a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well Web site available through
RedCross.org to let your family and friends know about your welfare. If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.
For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit
RedCross.org. Copyright © 2009 by the American National Red Cross
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❏ If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.
Heat stroke (also known as sunstroke) is a life-threatening condition in which a person’s temperature control system stops working and the body is unable to cool itself.
❏ Signs of heat stroke include hot, red skin which may be dry or moist; changes in consciousness; vomiting; and high body temperature.
❏ Heat stroke is life-threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.
❏ Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the person’s body by giving care as you would for heat exhaustion. If needed, continue rapid cooling by applying ice or cold packs wrapped in a cloth to the wrists, ankles, groin, neck and armpits.
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For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit
RedCross.org. Copyright © 2009 by the American National Red Cross
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