LC Public Health Coalition tips for beating heat

The Lincoln County Public Health Coalition is urging people to prepare for extreme heat this summer by staying cool, hydrated, and informed. Hot weather can be more than just uncomfortable. It can pose a threat to people’s health or even their lives.

Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and not drinking enough fluids. Heat stroke occurs when the body is no longer able to regulate its temperature. If not treated immediately, heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability.

“Children and animals should n...