Warning Signs of Heat Stress

When it’s hot, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health wants you to watch out for these signs of heat stress.

Warning Signs of Heat Stress:
If you see these warning signs, get the person to a cool place, remove extra clothing and give the person water.

• Decreased energy.
• Loss of appetite, nausea.
• Lightheadedness, feeling faint.
• Heavy Sweating.

Serious Signs of Heat Stress:
If you see these serious signs of heat stress, call 9-1-1. While waiting for help, move the person to a cool area. Remove extra clothes. Use water and a fan to cool the person.

• Rapid heartbeat.
• Throbbing headache.
• Dry skin (no sweating).
• Muscle cramps.
• Confusion, anger, fighting.
• Trouble breathing.
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea.
• Unconscious or unresponsive.

For more information on how to beat the heat this summer, visit the Excessive Heat page.