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    The heat is a silent killer. Here are 10 tips on how to stay safe

01:00 PM
February 24, 2023

10 Safety tips
Southeast's record heat continues

heat-safety

Temperatures on Friday across the Southeast will be between 10 to 15 degrees above normal. And, the weekend heat will worsen for the South.

Heat is a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Read this article to learn how to take care of yourself and your loved ones from extreme temperatures.

Our TemperatureRadar shows how the cold will try to dip down on Saturday, but close to normal temperatures will only be focused across the Mid-Atlantic, while the rest of the Southeast will continue with temperatures as much as 15 degrees above normal.

Protecting loved ones

Texas, Florida, and California are the three states that report the most deaths of kids left inside hot cars. Children’s bodies warm faster than adults, making them especially vulnerable to heat exposure, but there are other sensitive groups.

Too often, children, disabled adults, or pets are left in parked vehicles to die from hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when the body absorbs more heat than it can handle. As a result, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly rise to dangerous levels for children, pets, and adults.

10 Tips to stay safe from the heat:

  • Touch a child's safety seat and safety belt before using it to ensure it is not too hot before securing a child.
  • Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows down, even for just a minute.
  • Teach children not to play in, on, or around cars. They could accidentally trap themselves in a hot vehicle.
  • Always lock car doors and trunks -- even at home -- and keep keys out of children's reach.
  • Always make sure children have left the car when you reach your destination. Don't leave sleeping infants in the car, ever.
  • Drink water often.
  • Rest and cool down in the shade during breaks.
  • Gradually increase workload and allow more frequent breaks for new workers or workers who have been away for a week or more.
  • Know symptoms, prevention, and emergency response to prevent heat-related illness and death.
  • Check weather forecasts ahead of time to be better prepared.
Irene Sans
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