Summer temperatures are increasing and extreme heat events are occurring. Keep yourself safe with these tips. 1. Reduce Sunlight – Keep windows and blinds closed all day 2. Use Appliances Less – reduce indoor heat generation and cook outdoors, or eat cold meals and avoid doing laundry 3. Cooling options – install a small air conditioner or heat pump 4. Increase Air Flow – install a ceiling fan and set it to rotate counter-clockwise. Place a floor fan near a window at night 5. Relocate to a cooler environment – use a digital thermometer to accurately measure indoor temperate, 31 degrees or higher, means it is time to relocate * fans and other measures may not be enough to reduce core body temperature.