Heat Safety: After

If you must be outside during periods of hot weather, follow these tips:

• Limit your outdoor activity as much as possible to the morning and evening hours, when temperatures are lower.
• Cut down on your exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids every hour. Drink water or sports beverages, which can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.
• Rest often in shady areas away from the sun.
• Protect yourself by using sunscreen, sunglasses and protective clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves.