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Safety tips... <br />The National Weather Service will issue advisories or warnings when the heat index <br />is expected to have a significant impact on public safety. The common guidelines for <br />the issuance of excessive heat warnings is when the maximum daytime index is <br />expected to reach 105, and the nighttime low temperature does not fall below 75 or <br />80 degrees. <br />Here are some tips to follow to ensure that heat-related problems do not impact <br />you... <br />- Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated or rescheduled to <br />the coolest time of the day. Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available <br />place, not necessarily indoors. Dress for summer. Lightweight, light-colored clothing <br />reflects heat and sunlight and helps your body maintain normal temperatures. <br />- Put less fuel on your inner fires. Foods such as proteins that increase metabolic <br />heat production also increase water loss. <br />- Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic fluids. Your body needs water to keep <br />cool. Drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty. However, those who suffer <br />from epilepsy, heart, kidney or liver disease, are on fluid restrictive diets, or have a <br />problem with fluid retention should consult a physician before increasing their <br />consumption of fluids. <br />- Do not drink alcoholic beverages. <br />- Spend more time in air-conditioned places. Air conditioning in homes and other <br />buildings markedly reduces danger from the heat. If you cannot afford an air <br />conditioner, spending time each day in an air-conditioned environment during hot <br />weather affords some protection. <br />- Be careful not to get too much sun. Sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation that <br />much more difficult. <br />Water Rebate Programs In Lake <br />Elmo <br />It is not too early to think about how you irrigate <br />this summer. The City of Lake Elmo offers rebates <br />for smart irrigation controllers up to $200, and <br />rebates for efficient toilets up to $100. Find out <br />more here.