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HOT WEATHER A Publication of the Communication and Customer Services Department ... Paving the way Volume 50, Issue 75 March 2025 To keep cool during hot weather, it’s important to stay • Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing: Light hydrated, wear light clothing, and seek shade. Other colors reflect heat, and loose-fitting clothing allows tips include taking cool showers, using fans, and for better airflow. avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of • Wear a hat and sunglasses: A wide-brimmed hat and the day. sunglasses can protect you from the sun’s rays. • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, Staying Cool Indoors: especially when outdoors. • Use air conditioning: If you have air conditioning, use • Avoid strenuous activity: Avoid exercising or working it to keep your home cool. outdoors during the hottest part of the day. • Close curtains and windows: Shut blinds or curtains • Plan your day around the heat: Avoid being outdoors on rooms that face the sun to block heat. between 11 am and 3 pm when the sun is hottest. • Limit heat-producing activities: Avoid using the oven or washing machine during the hottest hours. Additional Tips: • Use fans: Fans can help circulate air and create a • Take breaks indoors or in shaded areas: Regular cooling breeze. breaks can help prevent heat exhaustion or • Damp cloths: Using a damp cloth in front of a fan can heatstroke. further enhance cooling. • Use a spray bottle: Wet your skin with a spray bottle • Cool showers or baths: Take cool showers or baths or damp cloth for temporary relief. to help lower your body temperature. • Check in with others: Make sure that you and those around you are staying cool and hydrated. Staying Cool Outdoors: • Be mindful of pets: Never leave pets in a closed • Find shade: Seek shade whenever possible, such as car, and ensure they have access to cool water and under trees or umbrellas. shade. From a SPARK TO A BLAZE: Roadworks Transforms Parochial Roadways in St. Catherine ... pg 3 Laugh! ... it’s funny!