IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – As temperatures continue to stay in the 90s and an afternoon football game this Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa Athletics is making some changes to keep attendees safe.<\/p>\n
Fans will be able to bring their own sealed water bottles into the stadium, or bring in empty refillable water bottles.<\/p>\n
Iowa Football says 4,000 refillable water bottles will be handed out at Gates A, B and M.<\/p>\n
There will be additional first aid resources and cooling areas to prevent heat illness.<\/p>\n
Johnson County Ambulance Services will have a UTV in the parking lots before the game for faster response to calls.<\/p>\n
There will also be UIHC physicians and nurses, as well as medical students on site to assist anyone in need.<\/p>\n
The University of Iowa is asking football fans to start hydrating now to prepare for the heat and consume alcohol in moderation. <\/p>\n
Additionally, fans are encouraged to wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothes, wear sunscreen, and get to a shady or air-conditioned area if they feel dizzy, nauseous or weak. <\/p>\n
Someone experiencing a heat-related illness may not realize they are sick. They can become confused or lose consciousness. Fans are asked to keep a buddy system to watch others for heat-induced symptoms. <\/p>\n
The Hawkeyes take on Northern Illinois at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. <\/p>\n
The game will also be on Big Ten Network and Hawkeye Radio Network.<\/p>\n
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