HEALTH ADVISORY: Heat illness and staying cool
The National Weather Service has predicted that the heat indexwill climb into the 100s today through Saturday. Because of this itis important to take precautions. Please read the following:
Heat illness is serious and most people who die from the heat inNYC are exposed in homes without air conditioning. The added stresscaused by heat can aggravate heart or lung disease even withoutsymptoms of heat illness. The best thing you can do to prevent heatillness is get to a cool place. New Yorkers are advised to callyour doctor or go to the emergency room right away if you feelsick. Please remember to check on your neighbors who might needsome extra help during these next few days (especially those whomare older). Also remember to drink a lot of water and leave extrawater out for your pets.
Heat illness symptoms could include: