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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BAY COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS IN THE HEAT

June 22, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) urges residents and visitors to take precautions to stay healthy and safe during extremely hot temperatures. Our area will be experiencing outside air temperatures near or above 100°F for the next several days. 

Extreme heat can be the cause of serious health problems if individuals do not take the proper precautions. The best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and healthy. 

“Heat-related illnesses are preventable and can affect anyone subjected to high temperatures for prolonged periods of time,” said Sandon S. Speedling, MHS, CPM, CPH, Administrator and Health Officer, DOH-Bay. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides the following recommendations: 

Heat Stroke

What To Look For

What To Do

·       High body temperature (103°F or           higher

·       Hot, red, dry, or damp skin

·       Fast, strong pulse

·       Headache, dizziness, nausea

·       Losing consciousness (passing              out)

·       Call 911 right away-heat stroke is a          medical emergency

·       Move the person to a cooler place

·       Help lower the person’s                          temperature with cool cloths                     or a cool bath

·       Do not give the person anything to          drink

 

Heat Exhaustion

What To Look For

What To Do

·       Heavy sweating

·       Cold, pale, and clammy skin

·       Fast, weak pulse

·       Nausea or vomiting

·       Muscle cramps

·       Tiredness or weakness

·       Dizziness

·       Headache

·       Fainting (passing out)

 

·       Move to a cool place

·       Loosen your clothes

·       Put cool, wet cloths on your body            or take a cool bath

·       Sip water

Get medical help right away if:

·       You are throwing up

·       Your symptoms get worse

·       Your symptoms last longer than 1             hour

 

For more information about the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illness please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html#text

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