Welcome
to The Village of Arcanum ~ ARCANUM, OHIO ~ A Secret Place
When the heat index is high,
stay indoors in
air-conditioned areas when
possible. If you must go
outside, take the following
precautions:
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat or using an umbrella.
- Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more.
- Drink plenty of water before starting an outdoor activity. Drink extra water all day. Keep in mind that heat-related illness are not only caused by high temperatures and a loss of fluids, but also a lack of salt in the body. Some sports drinks can help replenish the salt in your body lost through sweating.
- Drink fewer beverages that contain caffeine (such as tea, coffee and soda) or alcohol.
- Schedule vigorous outdoor activities for cooler times of the day -- before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.
- During an outdoor activity, take frequent breaks. Drink water or other fluids every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids. Dark-colored urine is an indication that you're dehydrated.
- If you have a chronic medical problem, ask your doctor about how to deal with the heat, about drinking extra fluids and about your medicines.
