In Florida the temperatures can hit 100
easily in the summer. It is hard to stay cool when juggling work, home, yard
work, sports,etc. The key to staying ahead of the heat game is water. PLENTY of
water, young and old alike must stay hydrated. Heat stroke can happen very
quickly.
According the medicinenet.com here are some
heat stroke facts:
·
Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia in
which the body temperature is elevated dramatically.
·
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can
be fatal if not promptly and properly treated.
·
Cooling the victim is a critical step in
the treatment of heat stroke. Always notify emergency services immediately.
·
The most important measures to prevent heat
strokes are to avoid becoming dehydrated and to avoid vigorous physical
activities in hot and humid weather.
·
Infants, the elderly, athletes, and outdoor
workers are the groups at greatest risk for heat stroke.
It is also important
to keep your home at a consistent temperature, 78* is usually a good number.
For every degree below 78* that your thermostat is on, your cooling bill can go
up by as much as 4%. Invest in a programmable thermostat, older manual ones can
be off by 5-10*. Make sure you’re a/c filter is changed once a month, more
often if you have pets.
Homes at a consistent
temperature reduce the risk of mold growth, Let’s face it, we live in Florida,
all homes ARE going to have some sort of mold (around a/c vents, in closets,
etc). Make sure you keep your entire home at a consistent temperature to reduce
exposure and growth.
If you do find yourself
with mold growth or water intrusion, make sure you call an IICRC certified firm
to take care of this sensitive problem. If in the Central Florida area, KNOW
that 3-D Restorations can handle all sorts of mold and water intrusion
problems.
407-292-4636
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