5 tips to stay safe in the heat wave

Tips are from University of Michigan Nursing's Sue Anne Bell, who is a nurse practitioner and assistant professor at U-M’s School of Nursing. Her research focuses on the long-term impact of disasters and public health emergencies on health, particularly among older adults. She is clinically active in disaster response through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Disaster Medical System, including recent deployments in support of COVID-19 response, Hurricane Maria and the California wildfires. She can speak to extreme weather preparedness and offer guidance on caring for oneself and the community, paying special attention to vulnerabilities such as age (infants and the elderly), chronic health conditions and pregnant women. “On top of that, stress, fear and anxiety from the excessively hot conditions can affect health and well-being,” she said. “I like to frame what you can do during these times into two buckets: what you can do for yourself and what communities can do together to be ready. Taking care of yourself includes staying inside with air conditioning or fans on, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water, talking to friends or loved ones when feeling nervous or anxious and knowing signs of heat-related illness. For the community, it’s important to check on your neighbors, especially those who are older adults, live alone or have health issues. learn more: https://news.umich.edu/record-heat-climate-change-what-experts-want-us-to-know/

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