Preparing & Coping with Extreme Heat

[Sparkiee storm]

This thread is for anyone worried about extreme heat. A place to offer advice and suggestion's for all on how to prepare for it and how to cope a little better once its here. 

A few from myself here;

• Having a fan (possibly place a thin cold damp towel or cloth over it so it blows out cooler air into the room)
• Keep hydrated
• Cold/cool shower
• Being in a pool (don't get burned as UV will be high)
• Don't take pets on long walks and make sure they have plenty of water too, and watch out for very hot surfaces. Grass will be okay.
• Try your best to not do strenuous activities especially outdoors but also in non air conditioned areas.

Edited July 14, 2022 by Sparkiee storm

[James M]

Keep curtains and windows closed to prevent your house becoming a greenhouse. Should save you a few degrees.

[Sparkiee storm]

33 minutes ago, James M said:

Keep curtains and windows closed to prevent your house becoming a greenhouse. Should save you a few degrees.

I agree, especially with a fan on so you get the cooler air circulating inside without escaping and being overtook by the high temperatures.

[Paul]

I think the heat haters club is already doing this sort of thing, so I'd recommend heading over there for these discussions.

 

[Sparkiee storm]

5 hours ago, Paul said:

I think the heat haters club is already doing this sort of thing, so I'd recommend heading over there for these discussions.

 

Oh okay, i didn't realise they were. Thanks

[Paul]

Just now, Sparkiee storm said:

Oh okay, i didn't realise they were. Thanks

No worries, I'll lock this one now