George W. Covington Memorial Library

Monday, June 22, 2015

What To Do In Extreme Heat!

www.columbusga.org

Hot weather: How to stay cool and safe

When outside temperatures are very high, the danger for

heat-related illnesses rises. People's bodies are not able

to cool themselves quickly enough, and they overheat. In

severe instances, people can suffer heat stroke, which

can cause death or permanent disability if emergency

treatment is not provided.

Older adults, young children, and people with mental

illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk for heatrelated

illness. But even young and healthy individuals can

suffer in heat if they participate in strenuous physical

activities during hot weather.

You can protect yourself and loved ones against very hot

temperatures by following these recommendations:

Stay cool

Spend more time in air conditioned places. If you

don't have air conditioning, consider visiting a

mall, movie theater or other cool public places.

Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon

sun.

Dress in lightweight clothing.

Check up on your elderly neighbors and relatives

to take these precautions too.

Drink liquids:

Drink plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine,

alcohol and large amounts of sugar because they

can actually de-hydrate your body.

Have a beverage with you at all times, and sip or drink frequently. Don't wait until you're

thirsty to drink.

If you go outside:

Limit the time you're in direct sunlight.

Do not leave infants, children, people with mobility challenges and pets in a parked car,

even with the window rolled down.

Avoid or reduce doing activities that are tiring, or take a lot of energy.

Do outdoor activities in the cooler morning and evening hours.

Avoid sunburn. Use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (sun protection factor) rating.

Certain medications may increase sensitivity to the heat. If you are concerned about the heat

and the medications you are taking, check with your doctor. Do not take salt tablets unless your

doctor tells you to.

Recognizing heat exhaustion and heat stroke

When people's bodies can't cool themselves quickly enough it can cause heat exhaustion.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea

and vomiting. If you see someone with signs of overheating, move the person to a cooler location,

have them rest for a few minutes and then slowly drink a cool beverage. Get medical attention for

them immediately if they do not feel better.

Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which can cause death or permanent disability unless

treated immediately.

Symptoms of heat stroke include:

An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)

Red, hot, and dry skin

Rapid, strong pulse

Nausea, confusion and unconsciousness

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Monday, June 15, 2015

The Hazlehurst Library will be have a Summer Reading Program for our younger children and a Summer Reading Program for our teenagers. Please read the above bulletin to see what date and time each program will start. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Register For Summer Reading!

Registration for Summer Reading 2015 has begun. Parents come in the library and sign your child up for the Summer Reading Program that will be every Tuesday in July from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.