Beat the Heat this Summer

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Over the past few days, temperatures hit the 90s in North Dakota and Minnesota.

KVRR’s Erin Lisch finds out how people handle the rising temperatures.

Working in landscaping, Alex Nemmers  knows what it’s like to work in sweltering heat.
 
“Yeah I’ve gotten heat exhaustion a few times, that’s just my own fault, I didn’t drink enough water.”
 
Lake goers say they avoid the heat by working out in the early morning and late afternoon, they also find ways to cool off during the peak heat hours of the day.
 
“You sit here under the trees and go for a dip in the water.”
 
Another big issue in the summer, is leaving kids and animals in the car.

According to the Kids and Cars Organization, 80% of the increase in temperature happens in the first 10 minutes.

I sat in one of our cars and lasted those ten grueling minutes… reports say heat exhaustion kicks in when the body hits 104 degrees.

Essentia doctors tell us the signs.

“Symptoms you may have are dizziness, head aches maybe some nausea or vomiting, fatigue and muscle cramps.”
 
So when does it turn to heat stroke?
 
“if your body can’t compensate for that heat, you could become confused and agitated and at those points it’s a true medical emergency and the mortality can be quite high at that point.
 
Heat stroke doesn’t affect just for kids and the elderly.
 
“They can be at a higher risk but it can affect anyone.”
 
And according to E-P-A in the past 35 years 9-thousand Americans have suffered heat-related deaths.

Reporting live, Erin Lisch. KVRR News.
 
Doctor Redig also recommends to drink plenty of fluids especially if you are consuming alcohol.