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Summer is a time for finishing projects, enjoying time with the family, and hanging out with your friends. It can also be when the dangers of being in the heat for too long start sneaking up on you.

The best way to avoid heat illness during this productive time involves three elements.

• Take time to rest whenever you feel tired after working or playing in the heat.
• Find some shade to take a break from the sun each hour.
• Drink plenty of water to ensure that you stay hydrated.

When you focus on those three needs, you’ll be less likely to reach a point where your body’s temperature control systems get overwhelmed.