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Stay Safe Indoors During Extreme Heat
Summer is here, which means temperatures are rising across the United States. If extreme heat arrives where you live, there are steps you can take to stay safe indoors.
 Stay cool indoors
- Use ventilation and shading strategies to help control indoor temperatures.
- Use air conditioners or spend time in air-conditioned locations such as designated cooling zones, malls and libraries.
- Use portable electric fans to draw hot air out of rooms or draw in cooler air. Do not point electric fans directly towards people when the room temperature is hotter than 90°F.
- Stay hydrated – drink water or other nonalcoholic fluids regularly.
- Check on older, sick, or frail people who may need help responding to the heat.
- Know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
If the power goes out…
When air conditioners and fans are not available, use ventilation and shading. Cover windows that receive direct sunlight and open windows when outdoor temperatures cool down.
If you cannot stay cool at home, find a cooling center in your community.
If you need temporary power to provide cooling or refrigeration, be sure that portable generators are placed outside and at least 20 feet from any doors or windows. Exhaust from portable generators contains deadly carbon monoxide.
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