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Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS Welcome to the dog days of summer. The Safety Committee works to help make our community a safe environment in which to live. Safety is our top priority: • As a reminder, be very mindful of our speed limits as you drive in our community. The speed limit on Four Seasons Circle is 30 mph, while the speed limit on our residential side streets is 25 mph. • Heat-related illnesses are a real concern as we experience hot temperatures during our summer months. Remember: • Stay cool – wear appropriate lightweight clothing; stay cool indoors; limit your outdoor activities; cut down on outdoor exercise; wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher); do not leave infants, children, or pets in cars. • Drink plenty of water … up to four cups of water per hour. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and to know what to do to alleviate the symptoms. CDC GUIDELINES: Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses HEAT STROKE: What to look for: • High body temperature (103°F or higher) • Hot, red, dry, or damp skin • Fast, strong pulse • Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Confusion • Losing consciousness (passing out) What to do: • Call 911 right away – heat stroke is a medical emergency! • Move the person to a cooler place. • Help lower the person's temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath. • Do not give the person anything to drink. HEAT EXHAUSTION: What to look for: • Heavy sweating • Cold, pale, and clammy skin • Fast, weak pulse • Nausea or vomiting • Muscle cramps • Tiredness or weakness • Dizziness • Headache • Fainting (passing out) What to do: • Move to a cool place • Loosen your clothes • Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath • Sip water Get medical help right away if: • You are throwing up • Your symptoms get worse • Your symptoms last longer than one hour HEAT CRAMPS: What to look for: • Heavy sweating during intense exercise • Muscle pain or spasms What to do: • Stop physical activity and move to a cool place • Drink water or a sports drink • Wait for cramps to go away before you do any more physical activity Get medical help right away if: • Cramps last longer than one hour • You are on a low sodium diet • You have heart problems SUNBURN: What to look for: • Painful, red, and warm skin • Blisters on the skin What to do: • Stay out of the sun until your sunburn heals • Put cool cloths on sunburned areas or take a cool bath • Put moisturizing lotion on sunburned areas • Do not break blisters HEAT RASH: What to look for: • Red clusters or small blisters that look like pimples on the skin (usually on the neck, chest, groin, or in elbow creases What to do: • Stay in a cool, dry place • Keep the rash dry • Use powder (like baby powder) to soothe the rash The August CPR Sunday will be held on Aug. 27 with a class from 12 to 1 pm followed by another class from 1 to 2 pm. A sign-up sheet can be found on the clipboard by the Theater in The Lodge Lobby. In addition to the CPR Sunday Classes, you can also call, text, or email A.J. Reilly to set up a class at (951) 522- 9975 or email reilly58@me.com. the Safety Committee meets on the first Tuesday each month at 10 am in RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to join the meeting if you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. Please drop by if you are interested in joining the Safety Committee. We are always looking for energetic new members. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@ gmail.com 24 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2023

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