Disability Rights North Carolina

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Extreme heat can strain the body and lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke—especially when your body can’t cool itself. Know the signs and take action early. Learn more: http://heat.gov

ID: Divided image showing difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.
Signs of heat exhaustion are dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Act fast: move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water, seek medical help if symptoms don't improve. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke.

Heat stroke: confusion, dizziness, becomes unconscious, Act fast, call 911. Move person to a cooler area, loosen clothing and remove extra layers, cool with water and ice. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.