Eastern Ontario Health Unit issues Heat Advisory

Drink plenty of water and avoid liquids that contain alcohol, caffeine or large amounts of sugar.

Stay indoors. Stay cool by taking cool showers or wetting your hands, face and the back of your neck.

Wear light, loose fitting clothes, a hat and sunscreen when outdoors.

Avoid vigorous exercise in the heat (this includes children as well). If you have a young child or a child with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, do not allow them to partake in sporting events or exercise during heat waves especially when there is a heat/humidity advisory in effect.

Keep your home cool by limiting the use of your oven/stove.

Turn off unnecessary lights.

Keep windows slightly open during the day.

At night, open windows wide to cool the house.

Never leave children or pets in a parked car.

Check up regularly on friends, family and/or neighbours who may be at high risk during a heat wave.

Extreme heat can cause many health problems, including cramps, dizziness, headache, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal if left untreated.