Mayor's Office Controller's Office City Council City Clerk Police Department Fire Department Boards & Commissions Emergency Management Agency Personnel Senior Center Other Departments	Emergency Management Agency Early Warning Siren  |   Emergency Planning  |   Fire Safety 4 Steps to Safety  |   Inclement Weather  |   Feedback Emergency Management Photo Scrapbook Heat Disorder Symptoms Sunburn Symptoms: Redness and pain. In severe cases swelling of skin, blisters, fever, headaches. First Aid: Ointments for mild cases if blisters appear and do not break. If breaking occurs, apply dry sterile dressing. Serious, extensive cases should be seen by a physician. Heat Cramps Symptoms: Painful spasms usually in muscles of legs and abdomen possible. Heavy sweating. First Aid: Firm pressure on cramping muscles, or gentle massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue use. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: Heavy sweating, weakness, skin cold, pale and clammy. Pulse thready. Normal temperature possible. Fainting and vomiting. First Aid: Get victim out of sun. Lay down and loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths. Fan or move victim to air conditioned room. Sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue use. If vomiting continues, seek immediate medical attention. Heat Stroke (or Sunstroke) Symptoms: High body temperature (106 degrees F or higher). Hot, dry skin. Rapid and strong pulse. Possible unconsciousness. First Aid: HEAT STROKE IS A SEVERE MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Summon Emergency Medical Assistance or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler environment. Reduce body temperature with cold bath or sponging. Use extreme caution. Remove clothing, use fans and air conditioners. If temperature rises again, repeat process. Do not give fluids.

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