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.