Find some shade or air conditioning, drink lots of water, and take frequent breaks if you need to be outside.  These tips are from Parkland Ambulance with Saskatchewan experiencing its hottest weather so far this summer. Spokesperson Lyle Karasiuk suggests we should look out for one another. Some people are more at risk in the extreme heat, including homeless people, the elderly, infants and young children, those with breathing difficulties and heart problems, and people who work outside.
Karasiuk suggests if you have a neighbour or family member, who might be at risk, give them a call and check in on them.

Watch for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Karasiuk explains that heat exhaustion comes from dehydration. The symptoms include weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, and heavy sweating. If it goes further, it can become heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.

Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to control its own temperature and stops producing sweat.  Other symptoms include fast breathing or shortness of breath and feeling confused. It could advance to a seizure, and loss of consciousness. Karasiuk advises that if you know someone suffering from heat stroke, call 911.