Happy HOT first day of summer 2022! Although, here in the gulf coast region of Texas it has felt like summer for about 45 days already. The heat and humidity are oppressive and can actually be DEADLY.

Make sure you PRE-hydrate, hydrate and RE-hydrate if you are going to be working outside while the sun is out. The best time to work outside in this heat is in the early morning before it gets super hot. Take your time, pace yourself and stay as much in the shade as possible.

If you start to feel nauseous or light headed, go inside. Sit down, hydrate, take a cool shower or soak in a cool tub. Do not go back outside. Even after you cool off, your body’s core temperature will still be elevated and this can lead to a heat stress or stroke. Your body takes hours to cool back down and it may take days for recovery. Whatever it is that you were working on outside can wait another day, or get someone else to take care of it.