Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are no Joke!

At-risk groups for extreme heat events

While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health risks are greatest for:

• older adults
• infants and young children
• people with chronic illnesses (like breathing problems, mental illness and heart problems)
• people who are unable to keep their living space cool
• people who work in the heat (indoors or outdoors)
• people who exercise in the heat (indoors or outdoors)
• people experiencing homelessness
• people with low incomes

If you are taking medication or have a health condition, ask your health care provider if either:

• increases your health risk in the heat
• makes your skin more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) rays

Heat illnesses are preventable. During extreme heat, the most important thing is to keep cool and hydrated