SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) -- Summer is on its way, and with hot temperatures coming, health officials are reminding residents to keep cool.
Sheboygan County public health educator Libby Holte says one of the most important things someone can do is stay hydrated, and drink more than people may expect. "Especially if you're outside doing physical activity, or if you're work outside, drinking two to four cups of water every hour while you're doing that." She says that may sound like a lot of water, but that people out in the sun lose a lot more water than they imagine whole they're working. Dehydration can sneak up on someone and make them sick pretty quickly.
Holte says if you are getting over heated, you need to get somewhere that's cooler and safer. "Not relying just on fans as your primary cooling source, and really looking at cool air, not just moving air." That includes getting inside of air conditioned spaces and cool dark places like a shower or bathroom with the water running.
You should also know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Watch your friends for lethargy, dryness, and flushed skin. If someone is showing these signs, get them somewhere cool immediately, and call for help.