Tips To Beat The Heat In Lower Bucks Co.

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — With more extreme heat coming this summer, residents in Lower Bucks County have ways to beat the heat.

Here are some tips to help deal with extreme heat:

• Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day.
• If air conditioning is not available in your home find a cooling center.
• Take cool showers or baths.

• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home.
• If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Avoid high-energy activities or outdoor work during midday heat if possible.
• Check on family members, older adults and neighbors.
• Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Consider pet safety. If your pets are outside make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to comfortable shade. Asphalt and dark pavement can be very hot to your pet’s feet.

Editor's Note — An earlier version of this story included some wrong information. Patch apologizes for the error