John, we're facing unprecedented heat waves — the likes of which we’ve never seen before.
So in our US team meeting here at 350.org, we discussed how we can support folks who are being directly impacted. To keep you and your loved ones safe, we put together some tips on how to deal with extreme heat.
If you can, save these tips to your computer and phone, and share them with anyone you know living in affected areas:
1. Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.
2. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes.
3. Plan your day — avoid going out during the hottest hours (usually 10AM to 3PM of your local time).
4. Stay hydrated and drink regularly (preferably water). Don’t wait until you’re thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine and alcohol.
5. If you don’t have air conditioning: open the windows before you go to bed, sleep as low as you can (whether in a basement, downstairs or on the ground, keep blinds closed, and use fans if you have them.
6. Eat smaller meals, more frequently.
7. Check on neighbors, older adults, the unhoused and those at risk.
8. Recognize and respond to heat exhaustion and heat strokes.
Signs of heat exhaustion include:
Get to a cooler, air conditioned place. Drink water if fully conscious (add a little sodium if you can). Take a cool shower or use a cold compress.
Signs of a heat stroke:
CALL 911, move the person to a cooler place, cool using cool cloths or a bath, do not give anything to drink.
9. Share these tips with your family and friends.
It’s important to remember that these heat waves aren’t tragedies, they’re crimes. The fossil fuel industry knew decades ago that this is what their dangerous practices were causing, so they spent billions to lie to the public and blocked critical climate legislation at every step of the way.
Now, our communities are suffering the consequences, and they are deadly.
As we continue our fight to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable, it’s imperative that we take care of our people, ourselves, and our community.
Together, in strong communities, we’ll make it through this.
Stay cool and safe out there.
In solidarity,
Team 350
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