Extreme heat can cause body temperatures to soar, and that can cause heatstroke, exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache and even death. People who are particularly at risk are children, older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, someone who is pregnant, and outdoor workers.
Search for cool zones in your mobile home parks. In Mission View West our clubhouse is air-conditioned and we have a library where there are books and comfortable chairs.
Guidelines include but are not limited to these items:
Call 9-1-1 immediately. Signs of heatstroke include dizziness, nausea, confusion and headache.
Begin cooling the person right away. Move them into the shade; spray them with cool water and fan them.
If they are alert, place them in a cool shower and monitor their body temperatures.
DO NOT give them fluids; a person with heatstroke may not be able to swallow safely.
The County of San Diego has more information.
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