OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – EMSA has issued its third Medical Heat Alert of 2025 for the Oklahoma City area.
According to EMSA, medics responded to seven suspected heat-related illness calls in the OKC service area on Tuesday. Six people were taken to nearby hospitals because of their symptoms.
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EMSA has some heat safety tips:
- 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.
- Don’t limit your use of air conditioning.
- Use the buddy system if working outdoors and check on elderly neighbors.
- Keep a cell phone on you at all times when outdoors, including walking, running daily errands, yard work or sports and physical activity.
Officials say EMSA issues Medical Heat Safety Alerts when medics respond to five or more heat-related illness calls in a 24-hour period. The alert will stay in effect until temperatures cool down or the number of heat-related illness calls decreases…