The long holiday weekend means people are spending more time outdoors, so the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department is offering tips to avoid heat stress that can lead to heat stroke.
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Heat Safety
Queen Creek Fire: Stay safe in triple-digit heat
Town of Queen Creek
The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department is offering safety tips to stay safe in excessive heat.
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The long holiday weekend means people are spending more time outdoors, so the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department is offering tips to avoid heat stress that can lead to heat stroke.
There is an excessive heat watch for the weekend and QCFMD is asking residents to use caution when staying outside for prolonged periods of time.
Symptoms heat-related illness include:
Headache, dizziness or fainting
Weakness and wet skin
Irritability or confusion
Thirst, nausea, or vomiting
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has these tips to stay safe in the Valley’s extreme heat:
Drink plenty of fluids and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink water.
Avoid liquids that cause you to lose more body fluids such as alcohol and sugary drinks.