Ways to stay safe in extreme heat

• It's hardest on young kids, older adults and people with health conditions. Taking simple steps can save lives.

Zoom in: Allegheny County Emergency Services shares these tips to stay safe during extreme heat events.

• Drink water regularly and skip alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate you.
• Stay in air-conditioned spaces like libraries, malls or cooling centers during the hottest times of the day from 11am-6pm.
• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Never leave children, pets or anyone in a car — even briefly.
• Keep phones and essential devices charged in case of power outages caused by a strained grid.
• Watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion or stroke like dizziness, nausea, or confusion.
• Find county pool and city pool information here.

The bottom line: Stay safe, stay cool, and look out for one another.