# Hot Weather

### Extreme Heat <a href="#sutoyvwyfm6p" id="sutoyvwyfm6p"></a>

Stay hydrated by drinking water consistently and in small portions. **Do not chug the water**. Sports drinks, like Gatorade, are good after heavy sweating.

#### Protect yourself from the sun <a href="#id-7i3g2eqqeebl" id="id-7i3g2eqqeebl"></a>

* Limit your skin’s exposure to stay cooler and prevent sunburns which can lead to serious illness.
* Try using a hat with a wide rim.
* Wear loose fitting and light-colored clothing.
* Put on sunscreen whenever possible. The higher the SPF number, the better.

### Heat stroke <a href="#vg74ykefnag1" id="vg74ykefnag1"></a>

This happens when your body gets extremely hot. Living outside in Southern California puts you at very high risk for this, especially if you have limited access to water.

This is considered a medical **emergency** so your #1 priority should be to get to a doctor as soon as possible - it can lead to death if not treated quickly. Some drugs, such as ecstasy or MDMA, can cause heat stroke (a common side effect is high body temperature).

#### What to look out for: <a href="#kkp1jtarp7i8" id="kkp1jtarp7i8"></a>

* Very high body temperature, 104°F or higher.
* Confusion, headaches, seeing or hearing things that aren't real.
* Trouble walking or passing out.
* Vomiting or diarrhea.
* Muscle cramps or weakness.
* When a person’s temperature is this high, they might be too confused to seek help. This makes it more important to watch out for friends and find them help as soon as possible - Call 911.


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