Surviving Arizona Summer Heat

The Heat Can
Make You Sick!
Heat Cramps
Muscle spasms or cramps are an early warning sign
of heat illness. Immediately get to a cooler place
and rest. Lightly stretch the affected muscle. Drink
1/2 a glass of water every 15 minutes.
Heat Exhaustion
Sweating heavily, headache, upset stomach or
vomiting, and dizziness are all signs of heat
exhaustion. Cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin
(turns red) are also signs of heat exhaustion. Heat
exhaustion can become heat stroke. Immediately get
to a cooler place and rest. If symptoms worsen, get
help immediately. Drink 1/2 a glass of water every
15 minutes.
Heat Stroke
Hot, red skin, dizziness and confusion: rapid weak
pulse, and rapid shallow breathing are signs of
heat stroke. If a person was sweating from activity,
skin may be wet; otherwise, it will be dry. Call
9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Immerse
in a cool bath or wrap with wet sheets and turn
on air conditioning and a fan. Watch for breathing
problems. If you are helping someone and they
refuse to drink water or are throwing up, don’t give
them anything to eat or drink.

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