How To Prevent Heat Exhaustion?

First Aid Steps for Heat Exhaustion:

1. Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location.

2. Lay the person down and elevate their legs and feet slightly.

3. Loosen or remove the person's clothing.

4. Cool the person by spraying or sponging him or her with cool water and fanning.

5. Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become a heatstroke.