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Beat the heat and stay safe

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The weatherman has spoken and it’s looking like extreme heat in Sicamous this week. Now is the time to prepare yourself and your home for a challenging week of heat.

PREPARE YOUR HOME.

  • Find the coolest space in your home and prepare to sleep there if the space gets too warm.
  • Identify air-conditioned spaces in your community and plan to spend time there.
  • Install blinds or window shades to keep the sunshine out.
  • Practice keeping windows closed during the day and open during the night.
  • Test out your fans or air-conditioning units

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.

  • Stay hydrated! Focus on drinking lots of water, even when you are not thirsty.
  • Take it easy and avoid intense activities in the heat.
  • Stay out of the sun and spend time in shaded or cool spaces.

CHECK-IN ON OTHERS.

  • Reach out to community members, family and friends.
  • We’re in this together!

For more information on how to stay safe in extreme heat, visit www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/summer-safety-tips-protect-yourself-summer-heat.