Heat Safety 101: How to Protect Yourself and Others This Summer
3 Summer Survival Tips To Keep You Safe When Temps Spike
Summer’s supposed to be fun — backyard BBQs, time with family, sunshine on your shoulders. But when that heat cranks up… it can be downright dangerous.
If you’ve got kids, grandkids or older folks in your life… you’ve gotta be ready. Heat waves don’t come with much warning, and once they’re here, you either prepared for ‘em… or you suffer through ‘em.
Here’s how you make sure you stay safe — no matter how high that thermometer climbs.
1. Know What’s Coming
Smart folks pay attention. The quickest way to protect your family is to keep an eye on the weather forecast. When you know what’s heading your way, you can plan better — maybe reschedule that cookout or head for the hills when it gets brutal.
But it ain’t just about knowing the forecast… it’s about knowing the signs of heat stroke, too. Watch for red skin, confusion, and feeling dizzy. When you know these early signs, you can stop things from turning deadly.
2. Water: Your Secret Weapon
Clean, cold water isn’t a luxury — it’s survival gear. Hot days suck the energy right out of you. Staying hydrated helps you feel better, think clearer and stay cool.
That’s why smart Americans are keeping water purifiers on hand. Whether it’s a countertop water filtration system at home or a water straw in your go-bag… having safe drinking water ready-to-go is one of the easiest ways to stay protected.
3. Don’t Count On The Grid
Here’s the deal… summer heat is notorious for knocking out power. And when the grid goes down, you can’t count on your AC to save you.
That’s why I tell folks to make their own backup power. Something safe, fume-free, and reliable. Solar generators are perfect for this. You don’t have to mess with gas, and you can keep fans, your fridge, or even your medical devices running when the lights go out.
And with all these blackouts and rolling outages making headlines… having solar backup power ain’t just smart, it’s life-saving.
Pro Tip: Invest in a solar-powered portable A/C for another layer of protection to keep you & your family cool.
Bottom line? You’ve got a choice to make. Sweat it out and hope for the best… or be the person your family counts on when the heat hits.