Red Cross offering suggestions to keep cool during heatwave

Red Cross offering suggestions to keep cool during heatwave

Red Cross offering suggestions to keep cool during heatwave

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The Wichita area will see highs near 100 over the next few days, with heat indices near 105. The Red Cross is offering some guidelines to stay safe and healthy during dangerously hot weather.

There are the usual things like staying hydrated and keeping out of the sun when possible. The Red Cross also suggests learning the signs of heat-related illness and learning CPR. It’s also recommended not to rely on electrics fans, as they don’t do much to help prevent heatstroke with temperatures in the 90s. The Red Cross suggests you take the following steps. A PDF version of this information is available at the end of the page if you would like a version to share.

 

Red Cross Heat Safety

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