08/14/2026
☀️ FLORIDA HEAT CAN TURN DANGEROUS FAST
Would you recognize the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? Knowing these warning signs could save a life—especially if you work outdoors, fish, play sports or spend long days around the pool.
⚠️ Heat exhaustion:
• Heavy sweating
• Cool, clammy skin
• Dizziness or headache
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea or weakness
Move the person into shade or air conditioning, remove unnecessary clothing, cool them with wet towels and offer small sips of water if they can swallow safely.
🚨 Heat stroke is a medical emergency:
• Confusion or unusual behavior
• Slurred speech
• Seizures or unconsciousness
• Very hot skin
• Body temperature of 103°F or higher
• Heavy sweating—or no sweating
Call 911 immediately and begin cooling the person. Do not give fluids if they are confused, unconscious, vomiting or unable to swallow.
Stay hydrated, take frequent breaks and never leave a child, pet, older adult or person with a disability inside a parked vehicle—even for one minute.
Have you or someone you know ever experienced heat exhaustion? Tag someone who works or spends a lot of time outside. This information could save a life. 🌡️💧
