{"id":278348,"date":"2026-05-20T17:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/278348\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T17:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:39:11","slug":"practicing-heat-safety-and-knowing-the-signs-of-heat-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/278348\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing heat safety and knowing the signs of heat stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke need to be treated differently. Here’s how to tell the difference.<\/p>\n

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 It is heat safety week, and with temperatures ramping up, let’s go over some heat safety tips.<\/p>\n

Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. This will help the air circulate around your body and can help keep you cool.<\/p>\n

Take frequent breaks from the heat – go into the AC or shade.<\/p>\n

Make sure to drink water, lots of water, even when you’re not thirsty. Being thirsty is the first sign of dehydration. It is best to avoid alcohol and caffeine.<\/p>\n

Check on at-risk people. there are some populations that are more vulnerable to the heat than others, including pregnant women, newborns, children, older people, and those with chronic illness.<\/p>\n

Watch out for the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Heat stroke is more dangerous, and 9-1-1 needs to be called if you witness someone experiencing heat stroke Signs of heat stroke include a throbbing headache, lack of sweat, red, hot and dry skin, a strong pulse, and potential loss of consciousness.<\/p>\n

Check in with the First Coast News weather team as temperatures get hotter. You can always get the latest forecast here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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