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Four Tips to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave Very hot temperatures have been breaking records during the summer across USA. But it’s not just in the USA heat wave in June set new record highs. So what is a human to do? 1．

During a heat wave, you have to dress properly. Clothing like loose and light-colored clothes are best if you have to work or be outside. 2． Also be sure to protect your face, hands and any other exposed skin with sunscreen (防晒霜), or you can wear a hat and sunglasses.

If possible, participate in outdoor activities during the morning hours. 3． Take frequent breaks in the shade. If you’re working outside in the heat, and the activity makes your heart race faster, stop and get inside to cool off and rest, especially if you feel light-headed (头昏眼花的) or confused.

4． If that’s not possible, try to go to a public place like a library, mall or a movie theater. Many cities will open up shelters during heat waves to provide citizens with relief, especially in areas where air conditioning (空调设备) isn’t widely used.

Heat-related illness can affect anyone, but some people are particularly at risk. If you live with, or know people, like young kids, the sick or elderly, overweight people, outside workers, check on them frequently during a heat wave. We should monitor those at risk at least twice a day for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and babies and young children, even more frequently.