As we put May to our backs and face the start of meteorological summer in June, that means temperatures are going to start creeping up, and Hopkinsville Fire and EMS is offering some tips on how to stay healthy and safe this summer season.
As the region moves into the summer months, Captain Payton Rogers says a lot of folks aren’t used to those hot temperatures anymore and overheating can catch you off guard. Heat exhaustion can quickly be followed by heat stroke, and Rogers says it’s good to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion—profuse sweating, trembling, fatigue—before it becomes something even more serious.
He says if you’ve got to be outside during high temperatures, keep cooler by wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing, take frequent breaks out of the direct sun, and most importantly but simplest of all, stay hydrated.
Rogers also gave a reminder that always double-check that back seat before getting out of the vehicle and to never, ever, leave a child or a pet alone in a car for any length of time.
Now would also be a good time to work on getting your home ready for hotter weather, including getting a check-up done on your HVAC system, flipping those ceiling fans back from their winter settings, and ticking up that thermostat a degree or two to save on your energy costs.