Whew!! It’s definitely a hot one out there! A huge heat wave has been rolling in over the last few days and that means there’s been high temps and blazing sun. For some folks, these hot temps are out of the norm and many people don’t have air-conditioning to retreat to. If the high temps are getting to you a little bit and you’re wondering how to survive a heat wave, check out the tips below. Stay cool!
- Use box fans, window fans and ceiling fans to keep air circulating throughout the day and night.
- Go downtown! Visit buildings (like the library or museums) that have air-conditioning.
- Got a basement? It’s probably a lot cooler down there because heat rises. Have some hangout time in the basement if you can.
- Stay hydrated!
- Soak your feet and wash your face with cool water when you start to feel over heated.
- Don’t add extra heat to the house – skip using the oven and lots of lights.
- Pull the shades or blinds to keep as much sun out as possible.
- Don’t forget to keep your pets cool too!
How are you handling the heat? Do you have good tricks for how to survive a heat wave?
