Crime & Safety
Recognize the Early Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion
Here is this week's Lakeville Fire Department fire report.
(This story is by the Lakeville Fire Department.)
WEEKLY FIRE ACTIVITY:
From July 8 to July 14, the Lakeville Fire Department responded to 33 calls for service: 3 medicals, 3 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, 1 vehicle fire, 1 brush fire, 1 grill fire, 1 excessive heat with no ignition, 2 gas leaks, 1 power line down, 1 shorted electrical equipment, 2 lightning strikes (no fire), 1 aircraft incident, 2 gas spills, 1 smoke scare, 7 false alarms and 6 good intents.
FIRE PREVENTION TIP:
Extreme temperatures can cause serious, potentially fatal health problems. Early warning signs of heat exhaustion include decreased energy, slight loss of appetite, faintness, light–headedness and nausea. People with these symptoms should seek a cool place, drink fluids, remove excess clothing and rest. Signs that require immediate medical attention include unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat, throbbing headache, dry skin, chest pain, confusion, irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, staggering and difficulty breathing. Dial 911, move the person to a cool area, remove excess clothing, then spray the person with water and fan the person until help arrives.
