I've searched the forums and haven't been able to find anything about this, so please forgive me if it's already been posted.
ALLOWING FOR EXTRA WATER CONSUMPTION WHEN THE WEATHER IS VERY HOT: This is common sense for most people, but I think it's a prudent reminder now that the summer months are almost here.
Anyone (even those in great shape) can get heat exhaustion, or have a heat stroke if not treated right away. Babies, kids, the elderly & obese are most susceptible when the temperature rises. If the situation causes the electricity to go out, A/C's and fans will no longer be working. This is extremely dangerous if the temperature is above 80° F - especially if you live in an area with high humidity. People should be prepared to drink more water should this occur. (Not pop or juice, but water!!)
Based on my own experience with heat exhaustion 18 years ago, here are some of the symptoms of heat exhaustion:
*Having plain potassium supplements (not K-potassium, just plain) in your prep stash is a must-have, IMO*
Personally, when it happened to me, after doing the above, I went to the ER and was further hydrated via IV. Since this won't be possible during a SHTF scenario, my advice would be to rest and keep on sipping water. You don't want to drink too much water and poison yourself, but you want to drink enough until you're hydrated and feeling well again. Drinking a gallon of water (?) over the period of a day should suffice.
I'm not a doctor, nor an expert, so please seek medical advice if possible. Other members, please chime in, add info, or correct me if you think I'm wrong here.
ALLOWING FOR EXTRA WATER CONSUMPTION WHEN THE WEATHER IS VERY HOT: This is common sense for most people, but I think it's a prudent reminder now that the summer months are almost here.
Anyone (even those in great shape) can get heat exhaustion, or have a heat stroke if not treated right away. Babies, kids, the elderly & obese are most susceptible when the temperature rises. If the situation causes the electricity to go out, A/C's and fans will no longer be working. This is extremely dangerous if the temperature is above 80° F - especially if you live in an area with high humidity. People should be prepared to drink more water should this occur. (Not pop or juice, but water!!)
Based on my own experience with heat exhaustion 18 years ago, here are some of the symptoms of heat exhaustion:
- hot & flushed, but you're no longer sweating (dry hot skin)
- beyond thirsty (you feel like you can't get enough to drink)
- rapid pulse
- flu-like symptoms
- weakness
*Having plain potassium supplements (not K-potassium, just plain) in your prep stash is a must-have, IMO*
Personally, when it happened to me, after doing the above, I went to the ER and was further hydrated via IV. Since this won't be possible during a SHTF scenario, my advice would be to rest and keep on sipping water. You don't want to drink too much water and poison yourself, but you want to drink enough until you're hydrated and feeling well again. Drinking a gallon of water (?) over the period of a day should suffice.
I'm not a doctor, nor an expert, so please seek medical advice if possible. Other members, please chime in, add info, or correct me if you think I'm wrong here.
