The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #103089 Message #2096499
Posted By: open mike
07-Jul-07 - 03:32 PM
Thread Name: BS: How to survive the heat wave
Subject: RE: BS: How to survive the heat wave
drink lots of water and fluids cuz your body cannot cool itself from the inside without adequate supplies...fire fighters often have to remind each other of this...i have been in out doors work situations where i easily consumes gallons of liquids in a day. some fire stations have colored posters inside the toilet doors with descriptions of the color the toilet water should be if you are getting enough to drink. the lighter yellow the water is the better you are hydrated. if you are feeling thirsty, it is past the time that you should have something to drink. Hydration is one of the best defenses against heat-related injuries such as Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Drink!