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During the summer months, unusually high temperatures can occur that can be a life threatening condition. Heat waves are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on your neighbors and offer them assistance. Heat related illnesses can become medical emergencies quickly – call 911.

FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO STAY COOL:

  • Stay out of the sun. When in the sun, wear sunscreen at leas SPF 15.
  • Drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic beverages.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible to prevent sunburn.
  • Give your body a chance to adjust to extreme changes.
  • Use shades or awnings.
  • Consider going to public pools and air-conditioned stores and malls.
  • Indy Parks offers Operation Cool Down sites at public parks, which offer a sprinkler system attached to a fire hydrant. To the find the nearest Operation Cool Down Site, contact Indy Parks at 327-PARK.