Clark County Emergency Management Reminds Residents of the Dangers of High Heat

Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 -- 1:01 PM

Yesterday was Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day.

And that’s fitting as temperatures are forecasted to be in the 90s this weekend followed by temperatures in the 80s with high humidity the following week.

The Clark County Emergency Management Department reminds you to follow several tips for keeping safe in hot weather including never leave children, disabled persons, or pets in a parked car, even briefly.

Keep your living space cool and slow down and limit outdoor physical activity. Drink plenty of water and eat lightly and wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.

Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down and avoid sunburns. They can significantly slow the skin’s ability to release excess heat. Make sure you know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

With heat exhaustion an individual will feel faint or dizzy, have excessive sweating, cool/pale/clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, a rapid or weak pulse, and muscle cramps.

Someone suffering from heat stroke will have a throbbing headache and confusion, no sweating, red/hot/dry skin with a body temperature above 103, nausea or vomiting, a rapid or strong pulse, and they may lose consciousness.

For someone with heat exhaustion, move them to a cool place and have them drink water.  For heat stroke, call 911, move them to a cool place, and cool them down with a bath or towels. For additional information, visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.