There is an agreement not to turn off electricity during the high heat days. There is help for utility bills, and there is access to fans and some air conditioners. So we don't want anyone to have a heat illness or death because of their economic or social condition. We do want them to ask for help. There is help available.
Water is probably the most important factor in keeping the body cooled.
And also the heat zaps from the body a lot of the important chemicals needed to keep the body functioning, and water can help to restore those and keep the body functioning properly. The water helps the body run its own air conditioning system. Again, it's important not to drink alcoholic, caffeinated, or high sugar beverages. What we tend to do is play ball and drink a beer or coke, and that's the worst thing we can be doing. A lot of study goes into tornadoes by the National Weather Service, and we usually turn to them for good information.