What to do
- Confusion, seizure or breathlessness: help now. Do not wait 30 minutes. Do not drive.
- Go somewhere cool, rest and drink water if swallowing safely.
- Cool your skin. Get urgent help if worse or still unwell after 30 minutes of cooling.
- Power failure with life-sustaining device: emergency help now. Only manufacturer-approved backup. Request safe transport help. No wet plugs or flames near oxygen.
- Baby or prescribed fluid limit: request individual advice. No adult litres or improvised extra baby water. Cool skin now and follow medical plan. Do not change medicines.
- No cool place or unable to move: ask health/emergency services and trusted person for help. Give location and who needs assistance. Keep skin cooling while waiting. No walking in heat.
What to avoid
- In extreme heat, find a cooler place: do not rely on a fan alone. Do not change medicines yourself.
- With confusion or seizures, do not wait 30 minutes.
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