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How To Be Smart When It Is Over 100 Degrees

From Judy Hedding,
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There are certain things that smart people do (or don't do) when the temperature rises over 100 degrees. Those of us who have lived in Phoenix for a while understand this. Those of you who are new to Phoenix, take our advice!
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Varies

Here's How:

  1. Do not leave chocolate, dairy products, fresh flowers or fish in the car.
  2. Do not lie in the sun and fall asleep.
  3. Do not leave children or pets in your car. Not even for a minute. Not even with the window cracked open.
  4. Do not walk your dog on pavement after the sun has been heating it up. The pads of his/her feet will burn.
  5. Do not walk outside in bare feet. See number(4)above.
  6. Do not use your oven and create more heat in your house. Use the barbecue or microwave.
  7. Do not do strenuous work outside in the heat alone.
  8. Do not travel with your dog in the back of your flatbed truck. The floor heats up fast, especially if it is metal, and the dog cannot escape it.
  9. Do not leave compact discs on the seat or dash of the car.
  10. Do not turn off the air conditioner in the house while you are at work if you have pets in the house.
  11. Do not constantly turn the air conditioner on and off. Keep your house at a somewhat constant temperature.
  12. Do not touch metal, or even dark plastic, car door handles, ignition switches, steering wheels, keys or stick shifts. Keep a small towel handy so you don't burn yourself.
  13. Do not play sports outside without drinking plenty of water constantly.
  14. Do check your car's battery often and make sure that water levels are adequate.

Tips:

  1. The temperature inside a closed vehicle that has been sitting in our hot sun can reach over 200 degrees in a very short time. Please take the warnings about children and pets very seriously.
  2. People who fall asleep in the sun, or who spend a great deal of time outdoors, run the risk of serious burns.
  3. If you have to park your car outside, try to find covered parking.
  4. Sign up for the About Phoenix Desert Heat E-Course, and learn more about coping with heat in the desert. It's free!
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