Advice From the Pros: Staying Safe In the Heat! | River City Live
The Florida Avengers are a women’s full contact tackle football team playing in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). They call Jacksonville and the surrounding area home.
Tips to stay safe in the heat:
Limit your outdoor activity, especially midday when the sun is hottest.
Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
Pace your activity. Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually.
Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
Take cool showers or baths to cool down.
Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you.
Never leave children or pets in cars.
Check the local news for health and safety updates.
