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Officials are warning Ohio residents that spending too much time in the ninety-degree temperatures this week could cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
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Dangerously high temperatures continue to impact much of the Midwest, including our region. The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe.
Temperatures will be in the 90s in many parts of Ohio over the next several days, with a heat index over 100 degrees also possible in some cities.
A heat wave is making its way across the United States. And as the temperatures sore, so does the risk for dehydration.
Each year, about 40 children die from heatstroke because they were either left or became trapped inside a hot car. Vehicles can heat up to dangerous levels in minutes, and kids are especially vulnerable to those extreme temperatures. Dr. Grover stressed that while hot car deaths are tragic, they’re also preventable. It’s important to remember temperatures inside a vehicle can rise nearly 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes. That’s why Dr. Grover said it’s never safe to leave a child inside a car unsupervised for any amount of time. And while it may seem unthinkable, it can be easier than you think to get out of your car without checking the back seat. Dr. Grover recommends keeping an important item like a phone or purse next to your child in the back seat, so you never forget to check.
The temperatures are heating up and that means staying hydrated is crucial, especially if you’re playing a sport or exercising outside. Dr. Kitchell said signs of dehydration include feeling thirsty, having dark-colored urine, increased heart rate, muscle cramps, headache and fatigue. Dehydration can also lead to heat exhaustion and the risk for heat stroke, which is when your body can’t regulate its temperature. Heat stroke can be deadly and needs to be treated immediately.
June 20, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH—June 20, 2024— As summer brings rising temperatures across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but they can be especially for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer's disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety and make them vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Caregivers should make a plan to keep loved ones safe and healthy.
The summer is a great time to travel, but during this heat wave, a local doctor says you need to take precautions to make sure that one of your trips is not to the ER. The most common heat-related illness that emergency rooms like Lima Memorial see during high temperatures like this week is dehydration. People could experience headaches, nausea, dizziness, and cramping if they are dehydrated. However, some people could experience worse health conditions with prolonged exposure to the heat.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges Ohioans to be aware of excessive heat this week and to take precautions to prevent potent…
June 17, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: [INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 17, 2024] — As extreme heat blankets our region, the American Red Cross Indiana Region is asking residents to take three steps to stay safe: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for our area through Friday evening. Heat is more than uncomfortable, it can be deadly, especially for older adults, the very young and those with chronic medical conditions.