(IVHD offers suggestions)...Imperial Valley Healthcare District reminds residents.

With the extreme summer heat, be prepared before you go out. They say protecting your health in the heat means more than staying cool. It also means taking ultraviolet or UV safety seriously. This is UV Safety Awareness Month Families, outdoor workers, student athletes, and anyone spending time outside to take simple steps to reduce he risk of sunburn, dehydration, and heat related illness.. They say UV rays are the strongest in the middkle of the day. Drink water throughout the day, take shade breaks and avoid peak heat. If you feel dizzy, weak or nauseated, cool down, hydrate and get medical care COOL Center and Hydration info available at the Public Health Department website.