The heat is on here in Franklin County!
To keep all our residents safe and healthy, here are some tips to help beat the heat and keep those around you safe:
- Stay hydrated – drink lots of water.
- Limit outdoor activities.
- Pregnant people, small children, and people with chronic health problems are especially vulnerable to extreme heat and should try to avoid heat exposure.
- Check on family, friends, and neighbors who are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses including:
- Older adults.
- Infants and young children.
- People with chronic health issues like heart disease or asthma.
- Keep your pets indoors.
- When you take them outside, make sure to check pavement and sidewalks aren’t too hot for pets before going on walks.
- Never leave children or pets in parked cars.
- Know the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
- If you need to be outside, wear light colored and loose-fitting clothing and SPF 15 or higher sunscreen.
Stay cool around the county:
- Central Ohio Cooling Centers.
- All 23 Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.
- The City of Columbus Community Centers, Pools, Spraygrounds and Fountains.
- Request a free box fan from LifeCare Alliance or the Franklin County Office on Aging while supplies last.
For more information:
- Extreme Heat Flyer for Older Adults.
- National Weather Service’s Heat Safety Tips and Resources.
- National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS).
- CDC’s Heat and Health Tracker.
- American Red Cross’s Extreme Heat Guidance.