TULSA – EMSA issued the second heat alert of the year on Wednesday after transporting five patients with heat-related issues.
#EMSA has issued a HEAT ALERT for #Tulsa today. 5 heat-related calls, each w/ a patient transported to the hospital. Limit time outdoors!
— EMSAOK (@EMSAOK) June 15, 2016
According to the statement, EMSA says all five were transported to nearby hospitals in fair condition. The patients’ ages ranged from 21 to 61-years-old.
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The heat alert was issued around 2 p.m. and two out of the five patients were transported to a local hospital but both were reported in fair condition.
According to EMSA, the ages ranged from adolescent to adult.
Tips for staying healthy in the heat:
- PRE-HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement drinks several hours prior to and during long exposure to the summer heat.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a wide brimmed hat if working outdoors and take plenty of shade breaks.
- No alcohol or caffeine.
- If you do not have air conditioning, find a cooling station or public space (such as libraries or malls) during the day.
- Also, don’t limit your air conditioning. If you are concerned about your electric bill, call PSO. They have programs that could possibly help you.
- Use the buddy system if working outdoors and check on elderly neighbors.
The following cooling stations are open for business until further notice:
The Salvation Army Center of Hope
102 N. Denver Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74103
24/7
Tulsa County Social Services Cooling station
2401 Charles Page Blvd.
Tulsa OK 74127
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Dennis R. Neill Equality Center
621 East 4th Street
Tulsa, OK 74120
Noon to 9 pm 7-days a week
John 3:16 Mission
506 N. Cheyenne
Tulsa, Okla. 74103
24/7
Senior Nutrition sites throughout the Tulsa area are also available as cooling stations
Dial 2-1-1 for locations, hours and other information. Dial 2-1-1 for more information on applying for a free, loaned air conditioning unit.
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