RED BLUFF — With temperatures persevering with to be nicely above 100 levels for the subsequent couple of days, Tehama County Public Health is providing tips on methods to keep protected.

Staying hydrated is essential, in response to a press launch situation Wednesday by the division. This will be achieved by consuming water when not thirsty and by avoiding drinks with caffeine or alcohol.

Wear applicable clothes and sunscreen. This will be achieved by carrying light-weight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothes. Wear sun shades, a hat and sunscreen with SPF 15 or larger when outdoor.

Be considerate when planning out of doors actions. That may embrace limiting time outdoor to when it’s the coolest, like earlier than midday and throughout the night hours.

When working or exercising in scorching climate, begin slowly and decide up the tempo progressively, the discharge stated. Take breaks typically. If an individual’s coronary heart begins pounding and leaves them gasping for breath, they need to cease what they’re doing, get right into a cool or shady space and relaxation.

Do not depart youngsters or pets in vehicles. Cars can shortly grow to be dangerously scorching even with the home windows cracked open.

When working within the warmth, frequently examine on coworkers and have somebody do the identical for you.

If somebody has mates or members of the family who’re aged or have a well being situation, examine on them a few instances a day throughout a heatwave.

Know the indicators of warmth exhaustion vs. warmth stroke. Signs of warmth exhaustion embrace dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea and weak spot. Signs of warmth stroke include confusion, dizziness and dropping consciousness.

For extra data, go to https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html.

One of one of the best methods to beat the warmth is to remain indoors in an air-conditioned constructing. If you shouldn’t have air con, native cooling facilities could also be out there to the general public. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. opened a cooling heart Tuesday and Wednesday on the Red Bluff Veterans Memorial Hall. Visit redbluffdailynews.com to search out out whether or not it is going to be open once more Thursday.

The Tehama County Library Red Bluff, at 545 Diamond Ave., is open 1-7 p.m. weekdays.

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