Are you prepared for hot weather? During the hottest months of the year, typically August and September, it''s important to protect your health. The following information will help you prepare for extreme heat and heat-related health issues.

What you should know about extreme heat:
www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/heat.html

The American Red Cross provides information about extreme heat, watching for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, how to treat a heat emergency, planning for hot weather and much more.

Preventing Summer Heat Injuries

 The California Department of Health Services (DHS) wants you to protect your health when temperatures increase during the summer. DHS provides a "Fast Facts" tip sheet to help you prevent summer heat injuries. The tip sheet includes information about protecting against heat injuries, warning signs of heat exhaustion and stroke, and what to do in case of heat-related illnesses.

• "How to Stay Cool During the Heat"
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