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Malloy Urges New Canaan Residents To Take Precautions During Heat Wave

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – With temperatures anticipated to remain in the 90s during the next few days, Gov. Dannel Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the height of summer.

For the most up-to-date list on available cooling centers that have been opened to the public across the state, Connecticut residents can contact the state’s Infoline by calling 2-1-1 or visiting www.211ct.org.

“High temperatures can be dangerous for your health, especially for the elderly, young children, and people who work outside,” Malloy said in a press release. “Remember to keep cool and follow common sense tips like drinking lots of water, staying in the shade, and monitoring those who are at greatest risk when temperatures are extremely high.”

“Heat stress can severely impact a person’s health to the point where they need to seek emergency medical care,” Public Health Commissioner Dr. Jewel Mullen said in a press release. “Even healthy people can be impacted by high temperatures, so it is important that everyone take precautions when it is hot.”

Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others, such as infants and young children, people 65 years of age or older and people who are overweight.

Here are some prevention tips to stay safe in the summertime heat:

  • Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
  • Find an air-conditioned shelter; do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
  • Avoid direct sunlight, and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
  • Take cool showers or baths.
  • Check on those most at-risk twice a day.

Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat so drink more water than usual. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids. Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.

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