44, TOPIC OF THE DAY HEAT INDEX The Heat Equation High temperature + High humidity + Physical work = Heat iliness When the body is unable to cool itself through sweating, serious heat illness may. occur, The mast severe heat induced illnesses are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If left untreated, heat exhaustion could progress to heat stroke and possible death” TEM 4002 | 105° | 110° 1208 }°F 75°F 80°F 85°F 908F 95°F F F F F BEC] ATC FC gee | I 209%6667277828793 3056647378849096 17479893101 100-14 90567497988 102 122 100% 7p8091 408 RH Relative Humidi ‘30 F - 100 F Heat cramps or heat exhaustion possible [ERR 10" F-110°F — Heat Cramps or Heat exhaustion likely — Heat Stroke possible HB eet Stroke highiy ike Heat Exhaustion What are the Symptoms? HEAD ACHE, DIZZINESS OR LIGHTHEADNESS; WEAKNESS; MOOD CHANGES SUCH AS IRRITABILITY, CONFUSION, OR THE INABILITY TO THINK STRAIGHT; UPSET STOMACH; VOMITTING; DECREASED OR DARK COLORED URINE; FAINTING OR PASSING OUT; AND PALE, CLAMMY SKIN. What should you do? —-Actimmediately-if not treated, heat exhaustion may advance to heat stroke or death v Move the victim toa cool, shaded area to rest. Don’t leave the person alone. If symptoms include dizziness or lightheadness, lay the victim on his or her back