A three-inch crack in the window doesn't provide enough circulation. G rilling burgers is fun, but do so safely, cautions the National Fire Protection Association. Run cool water over a burn for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't rub butter on a burn because it can seal in the heat and further damage the tissue. Serious burns should receive medical attention.
H eat stroke and heat exhaustion are serious hot-weather emergencies.
According to the CDC, warning signs include high body temperature, red skin with no sweating, rapid pulse, headache, nausea or confusion. If you see these signs, call for medical assistance and cool the victim by moving him or her into the shade. Bathe the victim with cold water. Heat exhaustion, though less severe, can lead to heat stroke. Warning signs include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, nausea or fainting.