06/29/2026
Follow these tips to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe on hot, humid days:
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water on hot days. Don't drink beverages high in caffeine, sugar, sodium or alcohol if possible—these cause you to lose more body fluid. Avoid hot, heavy meals too.
Indoors – When possible, stay in air conditioning on hot days. If you don’t have air conditioning, call 211 to find a cool public space like libraries and malls to cool off. Use fans—only if indoor temperatures are less than 90 degrees Fahrenheit—any hotter and a fan can actually increase body temperatures.
Outdoors – Avoid the hottest part of the day and stick to the cooler morning and evening hours if you have to be outside. Stay in the shade as much as possible, take breaks when you can (in air conditioning if possible), and wear loose, light clothing.
Check on loved ones. Extreme heat can affect anyone of any age, including youth and adults. Be sure to check on older family, friends and neighbors, especially those who live alone, have chronic health conditions, and don’t have air conditioning.
Beware of hot cars. Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car, even for a short time. On an 80 degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes.
Stay informed. Check your local weather forecasts often so you can plan outdoor activities safely. Pay attention to any extreme heat or air quality alerts, the humidity levels, and the overnight temperatures that can increase risks of heat illness.
Know the symptoms. If your body gets too hot, you can get sick. Learn the signs of your body overheating and when to seek medical care. Symptoms can include muscle cramping, unusually heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, weakness and nausea.
