Heatstroke 

• Get the victim out of the heat.
• Loosen tight clothing.
• Remove perspiration soaked clothing.
• Apply cool, wet cloths to the skin or spray mist with water.
• Place very cold water in Ziplock bag and hold on back of neck
• Fan the victim.
• If victim is conscious, give cool water to drink.
• Call 911 or local emergency number if victim refuses water, vomits, or starts to lose consciousness.
• If victim suffers from sunburn, follow the care guidelines for treating burns.
• Call 911 or local emergency number.
• Administer first response care for any life threatening problems such as breathing difficulties.
• Move the victim to a warm place if you can; handle gently.
• Remove any wet clothing and dry the victim.
• Warm the victim slowly by wrapping in blankets or putting on dry clothes including a hat.
• Apply other sources of heat if available (chemical heat packs or hot water bottles) under the blankets.

Exposure to the cold

Frostbite

• Cover the affected area.
• Handle gently, don’t rub.
• Soak affected part in warm water (not hot, about lOO-lO5°F should do it.)
• Do not let the affected part touch the water container.
• Keep in water until red and warm.
• Don’t use a space heater, hair dryer, or other portable heating equipment direct on skin.
• Avoid breaking blisters.
• Bandage with dry, clean dressing.
• Do not allow affected area to refreeze.
• Do not allow victim to walk on thawed feet until all feeling has returned.
• Call 911 or local emergency number to transport the victim to a medical facility.