National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

...HEAT WAVE SAFETY TIPS...

IF YOU HAVE TO BE OUTDOORS...

* SLOW DOWN.

* REDUCE OR ELIMINATE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES.

* IF POSSIBLE...CONFINE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO THE COOLEST PART OF
  THE DAY.

* DRESS FOR SUMMER.

* DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

* DO NOT GET TOO MUCH SUN.

* IF POSSIBLE STAY INDOORS IN AN AIR CONDITIONED PLACE...ESPECIALLY
  DURING THE HOTTEST PART OF THE DAY.

* NEVER...EVER LEAVE A CHILD IN A CAR...NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE.
  TEMPERATURES CAN SOAR TO DEADLY LEVELS QUICKLY.

* MAKE SURE PETS HAVE PLENTY OF FRESH WATER AND ARE IN A COOL
  PLACE.