Harris County Sports Authority<\/a>, said the medical response team was well-prepared for the demand.<\/p>\n\u201cWe were ready for what happened. We did have some medical emergencies we responded to \u2014 we were well within the capacity within the medical people on site. Most of them were treated on site,\u201d Walsh said.<\/p>\n
Mist stations, cooling centers keep fans comfortable<\/p>\n
Mist stations across the festival grounds are among the most popular relief options for fans. Five stations are set up on-site, and crews made a key adjustment after Day 1 \u2014 lowering the mist nozzles by about two feet to improve coverage.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are not A\/C systems \u2014 they are dependent on the air temperature and humidity levels \u2014 but the goal is for you to be comfortable when you are standing underneath without getting wet,\u201d said Bashil Patel, with MistCooling.<\/p>\n
In addition to the mist stations, the Houston Host Committee and public safety officials put several heat mitigation measures in place, including cooling stations, hydration stations, shade structures and air-conditioned spaces.<\/p>\n
Fans come prepared<\/p>\n
Festivalgoers are doing their part to beat the heat, too. Linda Pham said her strategy is simple.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe take frequent breaks, drink water, Powerade,\u201d Pham said.<\/p>\n
Haley Arteaga came ready with her own gear.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel great and I brought my reusable water bottle, and you always want to make sure you stay hydrated,\u201d Arteaga said.<\/p>\n
Mercedez Soliz took a particularly well-stocked approach to the festival.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also brought a mini umbrella \u2014 very travel friendly. I also brought a towel in case I wanted to sit, because I know turf feeling on the butt is not a good feeling when you are hot and sweaty,\u201d Soliz said.<\/p>\n
Know the warning signs<\/p>\n
Health officials on-site are urging festivalgoers to know the warning signs of heat-related illness. If you step under a mist station and still aren\u2019t feeling relief, stop sweating, feel dizzy or nauseated, contact Houston Fire EMS immediately.<\/p>\n
For those waiting in long lines for food and drinks, officials recommend wearing light-colored clothing, applying sunscreen and staying consistently hydrated.<\/p>\n
Volunteers at the Fan Fest are also handing out towels and encouraging fans to soak them at water stations \u2014 a cooling trick fans are using both inside and outside the venue.<\/p>\n
For Soliz, the Houston heat is nothing new \u2014 and nothing that was going to keep her away.<\/p>\n
\u201cI used to play soccer in this heat, so it is a bit of a throwback,\u201d she said. When asked if anything could have stopped her from attending, she didn\u2019t hesitate. \u201cOh no, no \u2014 I wanted to experience everything,\u201d Soliz said.<\/p>\n
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