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AreYouReadyForAHeatWave 001
AreYouReadyForAHeatWave 001
____ Discuss what each member of the family would do during a heat wave. Where are the safest
and coolest places to be at home? . . . at work? . . . at school? . . . and in other places where you
may go?
Coolest place at home: __________________________________________________________________________
____ If your home does not have air conditioning, choose other places you go to get relief from the
heat during the warmest part of the day.
Cool places to go to avoid heat: __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Plan changes in your daily activities that would be needed to avoid strenuous work during the
warmest part of the day.
Changes to daily activities: ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Some family members may be taking medications or have medical conditions that may cause
poor blood circulation or reduced ability to tolerate heat. Discuss these concerns with a physi-
cian.
Physician’s special recommendations: ______________________________________________________________
____ Take an American Red Cross first aid course to learn how to treat heat emergencies and other
emergencies.
Household member(s) trained in first aid: __________________________________________________________
And remember . . . when a heat wave, thunderstorm, tornado, earthquake, flood, fire, or other emergency happens in
your community, you can count on your local American Red Cross chapter to be there to help you and your family. Your
Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on contributions of your time, money, and blood.
For more information, contact your local Red Cross chapter, National Weather Service office, or emergency management
agency. You can also visit these Web sites:
American Red Cross: www.redcross.org
National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov