During Hot Weather, Watch for Heat Illness

Key points

  • During hot weather, watch for signs of heat exhaustion.
  • If someone is experiencing heavy sweating, nausea, or fainting, you can help by moving them to a cool place, giving them water and putting cool wet cloths on their body.
  • If their symptoms get worse, get medical help right away.

Script

During Hot Weather

  • During hot weather, watch for signs of heat exhaustion.
  • If someone is experiencing heavy sweating, nausea, or fainting, you can help:
    • Move them to a cool place
    • Give them water
    • Put cool wet cloths on their body
  • If their symptoms get worse, get medical help right away.

Get tips on staying safe in extreme heat at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.