Heat exhaustion
Symptoms: Heavy sweating; weakness or tiredness; cool, pale, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; muscle cramps; dizziness, nausea or vomiting; headache; fainting.
First aid: Move person to a cooler environment, preferably a well airconditioned room. Loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths or have person sit in a cool bath. Offer sips of water.
Seek immediate medical attention if the person vomits, symptoms worsen or last longer than one hour.
Heat stroke
Symptoms: Throbbing headache; confusion; slurred speech; nausea; dizziness; body temperature above 103 degrees F; hot, red, dry or damp skin; rapid and strong pulse; fainting; loss of consciousness.
First aid: Call 911 or take the victim to a hospital immediately. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler, preferably air-conditioned environment. Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath. Do not give fluids.
Make sure you have cool, comfortable indoor spaces ready. Don’ t forget to check on children, seniors and pets, who are especially vulnerable when the heat kicks up.
Heat safety isn’ t just about staying comfortable; it’ s about staying healthy and prepared. For more tips and resources, visit the National Weather Service’ s heat safety page at https:// www. weather. gov / safety / heat.
Staying flood‐ready in PSL this hurricane season
As we continue through hurricane season, it’ s a great time to make sure you’ re up to speed on flood risks and how to protect your home.
Flooding can happen anywhere in our City, not just near the river. Heavy rain, tropical systems or even a few soggy days in a row can cause water to rise in unexpected places. That’ s why it’ s helpful to know your flood zone. You can look yours up any time by searching your address on FEMA ' s Flood Map Service Center or use the City ' s Flood Zone Interactive Map.
Regular homeowner ' s or renter ' s insurance doesn’ t cover flood damage, and homeowner ' s and renter ' s insurance does not typically cover flood damages, so consider purchasing flood insurance today. Flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program( NFIP) is the safest way to protect your home or belongings, especially during hurricane season.
Port St. Lucie participates in the Community Rating System and thanks to our flood prevention and preparedness activities, the City is at a Class 5. That means residents with NFIP policies now get 10-25 % discounts on flood insurance premiums.
Every property is vulnerable to flooding; don’ t wait until it’ s too late! Flood insurance policies have a 30-day waiting period before they go into effect. Protect the life you’ ve built with flood insurance. Visit floodsmart. gov or contact your local insurance agent to purchase flood insurance.
Quick hurricane season prep tips:
• Clear gutters and drains so water flows away from your home.
• Trim trees and secure outdoor items before storms roll in.
• Keep important documents( like insurance information) in a waterproof container.
• If you rely on hurricane shutters, give them a quick check now rather than mid‐storm.
• Make sure your emergency kit has essentials: water, meds, flashlights, chargers and pet supplies.
For more helpful information on how to keep PSL flood‐ready and resilient, check out the City’ s flood page at www. cityofpsl. com / flood.
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