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Heat safety
Excessive heat kills more people in the United States
each year than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning
combined. To keep from becoming a victim when
temperatures are high:
- Avoid strenuous activity.
- Stay indoors.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Wear light weight and light colored clothes.
- Avoid salt tablets unless they are prescribed medically.
- Don’t leave children or pets in closed cars at any time.
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