Climate change is causing more extreme heat around the world – here’s how to prepare yourself and stay protected!

Heat Waves

It’s not a secret that a sunny day can be nice, but a heat wave or extreme sun exposure can hurt our bodies. Not only can it leave us tired and dehydrated, or thirsty, cause our skin to be irritated, and even increase our risk of developing skin cancer in the future.

To make things worse, recent studies show that climate change is making extreme heat events more common and more intense than ever before. So it’s especially important to take steps to protect ourselves from the heat.

Palomas video below to help you prepare for a heatwave:

Stay safe

There are plenty of resources like cooling centers where water and abundant A/C are available for free to those who want and need them. News articles like the one below show cooling centers in multiple Bay Area counties. Check online for the ones closest to you!

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/santa-clara-county-opens-cooling-centers-as-heat-wave-begins/

The American Red Cross also has great resources on heat wave preparedness below

The heat can be unhealthy and for some people and pets, it can be deadly. If you are already dealing with a health concern, are pregnant, or are older in age, you should take the heat seriously. Learn about the symptoms of heat exhaustion and impending heat stroke here.

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