(Hartford, Conn. WTIC)-The current heatwave, with temperatures soaring into the nineties is expected to last through Tuesday night, prompting a doctor to offer advice how to stay cool and to avoid heat stroke.
Hartford Healthcare Emergency Physician Dr. Anuj Vohra works at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He says simple steps exist to protect yourself. They include stay in the shade, wear skin protection, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and eat three square meals.
Dr. Vohra also says if you go to the beach, take breaks from it and use s-p-f 30 and above skin protection.
The Doctor says if you experience dizziness, nausea, or feel off-balance, you 're probably experiencing heat stroke. He says promptly go to the emergency room so medical professionals can take steps to immediately lower your body temperature.
Eversource energy says during these summer months with energy spikes, consumers can use as much as 35-percent more power, translating into higher bills.
Spokesman Mitch Gross suggests raising your thermostat one or two degrees, saving one to three percent power. He also says close your blinds and drapes and switch your ceiling fan in a counter clockwise direction to create a breeze. In addition he says clearing obstruction from vents will prove beneficial, as will an energy audit from your attic to your basement.
You can find out more at eversource.com.
