Things to Bring:

Hot Weather Tips:

    * Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot.
       
    * Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
       
    * Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
      
    * NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
      
    * Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on:
      
          o Infants and young children
          o People aged 65 or older
          o People who have a mental illness
          o Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure 

    * Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).