☀️ Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

When temperatures soar, a few simple precautions can help keep you and your family safe.

🌡️ Stay Hydrated

  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol and sugary drinks, which can contribute to dehydration.

🏠 Keep Your Home Cool

  • Close blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day.
  • Use ceiling fans to circulate air, but remember they don’t lower the room temperature.
  • Set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature and avoid constantly adjusting it.

👕 Dress for the Weather

  • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
  • Wear a hat and sunglasses when outdoors.

🌳 Limit Outdoor Activities

  • Schedule yard work and exercise for early morning or evening.
  • Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.

👶🐶 Never Leave Anyone in a Parked Car

  • Temperatures inside a vehicle can become deadly within minutes—even with the windows cracked.
  • Always check the back seat before locking your vehicle.

👵 Check on Family & Neighbors

  • Older adults, infants, young children, and people with chronic medical conditions are at the highest risk.
  • Make sure they have access to air conditioning and plenty of fluids.

🔥 Know the Warning Signs
Seek immediate medical attention if someone experiences:

  • Confusion or loss of consciousness
  • Hot, dry skin or very high body temperature
  • Rapid pulse
  • Severe dizziness or difficulty breathing

Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, headache, and muscle cramps. Move to a cool place, drink water, and cool the body immediately.

❄️ Give Your Air Conditioner a Break

  • Replace or clean your air filter.
  • Keep vents open and unobstructed.
  • Avoid using ovens and dryers during the hottest part of the day.
  • If your AC isn’t keeping up, call for service before it becomes an emergency.

Need Help Keeping Cool?

Alpine Heating • Cooling • Plumbing is here to help. If your air conditioner isn’t performing like it should, give us a call before the next heat wave hits.

📞 (732) 238-9300