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Prepare For Dangerous Heat

119 views · Published 28 June 2012 · 2:50 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2012 · News & Politics

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by John Pless If you thought last weekend was hot, you haven't felt anything yet. We are expecting temperatures of 100 degrees or higher beginning Friday and continuing through Monday.When outside temperatures get as hot as we're expecting it becomes a serious health issue. With the heat really cranking up Thursday in the upper 90's now is the time to be aware and prepare your self to be safe.Working outside is tough any day but when it gets this hot it's serious business. Landscapers Jonathan Crutcher and Geoff Herman have had their share of close calls."Plenty of times both of us have had our instances where we've had to sit down, take a break or two due to cramps or dizziness," Crutcher said.Herman added "it aint' for the weak, gotta be tough out here in this heat."Whether you're a professional landscaper or doing weekend chores outside you need to be aware of your body's warning signs before serious problems develop.Dr. David Wharton, an Erlanger Medical Center emergency department physician, said "early signs would typically be a headache and nausea and that would get progressively worse and you'd vomit and could even get to the point of confusion."Dr. Wharton gave the common sense you can not take lightly. Of course drink plenty of fluids well before and during your exposure outside. Avoid alcohol and caffeine because they dry you up. Try to limit your work outside to mornings and evenings but if you have to work during peak heating hours take frequent breaks. And find some shade or go inside if you feel stressed.Keep in mind if you take certain medicines they can affect your body's natural cooling mechanism."Certain anti-depressants, some anti-nausea medicines and antihistamines can keep you from sweating," Dr. Wharton said.No matter how tough you may think you are the sun and extreme heat will beat you down quickly. Don't worry if the job you're doing may take longer beca

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