Stay cool (during the hottest times of the day): 

• Those without air conditioning should consider going to a cooling center. 

• Avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors.

• Wear lightweight, light colored, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Stay hydrated:  

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty; drink sports drinks (in moderation with water) to help replace electrolytes lost during exercise.

• Avoid sugary, alcoholic, and very cold drinks.

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Stay connected:

• Monitor those at higher risk of heat-related illness including infants and young children; people 65 years of age or older; individuals with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.

• Californians are also encouraged to check on their neighbors – call or visit higher risk people, and offer to pick up groceries, medication, and other necessities. Older adults, young children and babies, people with chronic medical conditions and those who are pregnant are most at risk.

• Use a buddy system when working in the heat.

Stay informed: 

• Check the local news for weather forecasts, extreme heat alerts, and cooling centers.

Stay safe outdoors: 

Warm summer weather is causing continued snow melt from winter’s record snowpack, resulting in colder and faster water that continues today. Remember to always be safe around the water:

• Make sure you and your loved ones wear properly fitting, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Several public and private entities make life jackets available to the public on a loan basis.

• Always supervise children by appointing a designated “water watcher.”

• Know your limits. Swimming in a lake, ocean or river is different than swimming in a pool.