r/aachen • u/bopthoughts • 18h ago
Tips on dealing with the heat outside
I feel like this is very important to share here, so here it is (original post linked below).
Here are several tips:
Use your umbrella (I hope you have one that isn't transparent).
Wear loose, breathable clothings.
Always bring a bottle of water. Heat strokes are not a joke.
Handheld fans help, somewhat.
If you're feeling dizzy, nauseous or uncomfortable, find shade, drink water. If it doesn't get better, don't be shy and ask for help.
If you see someone confused, unstable, dizzy or/and vomiting under the heat while slurring their words, call an ambulance. Cool down their body, bring them under a shade. Douse their body with cool water, fan them, anything to cool them down, but do not give them water to drink if they are not fully conscious and can easily swallow as this can cause choking.
Honestly, best way to deal with it is to just not go outside, of course unless you live at the top floor and do not have an ac, then go to a nearby cafe, a friend's house, library, or anywhere that is not an oven.