Dealing with hot humid weather
The Basics
First, drink water, drink water, drink water. Put an
alcoholic dehydrates people. Think about your pets. They don't sweat so pour water over them to help reduce their body temperature.Bring extra electrolyte powder to share!
Heat exhaustion | Heat stroke |
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High body temperature between 101 F (38.3 C) and 104 F (40 C). | High body temperature above 104 F (40 C). |
Pale skin. | Dry, red skin. |
Muscle cramps. | Inability to sweat. |
Headaches. | Seizures. |
Dizziness. | Dizziness or fainting. |
Weakness and fatigue. | Slurred speech. |
Rapid breathing and increased heart rate. | Hallucinations and altered mental state. |
Nausea and vomiting. | Confusion, aggression or agitation. |
If you experience any of these symptoms, sit down in the shade, drink water, poor cool water on your clothes, and ask for medical assistance. Heat stroke can cause permanent irreversible damage to your body. Don't go there!
Learn more at the Cleveland Clinic.
One of the best ways to keep from over-heating outdoors in hot humid weather is to immerse in cold water frequently and/or shower in cold water. It appears the nearest immersion pools in Spring Creek at the MIssouri site are a mile or more from the gathering area around camp house spring. It appears there are immersion pools throughout the Cedar Credk gathering site in Oklahoma.
ReplyDeleteIs there drinkable water available for Kitchens/ making Tea? Thank you all..Stay hydratedH2O (&with Love!)
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