Heat Safety | Video

Jessica Roose/Alex Hagan | 6/27/2012

It`s not quite as hot as yesterday but the Red Cross is still urging people to stay prepared when going outside this summer. Jessica Gilbertson, the Executive Director of the Dakota Chapter, says the most important thing is to stay hydrated.

She says when the temperature rises above 90-degrees people are more likely to succumb to heat-related illnesses, especially the elderly and very young.

"We really encourage to stay hydrated, that`s important. We tell people to eat smaller more frequent meals try to take breaks. Stay cool when you can, take a break, go inside cool off and then avoid real strenuous activity for long periods of time."

It`s also important to make sure to wear light colored, loose-fitting clothes.

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