As a heat warning remains in effect in the area, Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health wants you to take the right steps to stay cool.
Health Protection Program Manager Dave Dodgson says the most important steps to beat the heat are keeping cool and staying hydrated.
He also says it’s important to reschedule outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day, and never leave people or pets inside parked vehicles.
Dodgson says not following these tips could put you at risk of heat illnesses like heat stroke and exhaustion.
Older adults, infants, young children, those with chronic illnesses, those who work outside, and the homeless are at the greatest risk of developing heat illnesses. The health unit is calling on you to visit them to make sure they are cool and hydrated.