It's suppose to be a hot and humid weekend with temperatures hitting the 90's.
Gundersen Tris-State Ambulance says they're ready to respond to weather related emergency calls. It's getting ready for the heat this weekend, increasing staff for Country Boom and anticipating an increase in calls, as temps are expected to rise significantly.
Kevin Paupore and his friend are planning on spending the weekend watching an outdoor dirt bike show. They're preparing for the heat and humidity.
"I brought an umbrella so I'll be able to stay out of the sun and they do sell refreshing drinks," he said.
Paramedic Amanda Mcconaghy recommends people choose beverages that will keep them cool and well hydrated.
If you can drink something with electrolytes, maybe add some liquid iv or some drip drop to your water, that would be really good," she explained.
With Country Boom also going on this weekend, folks will be doing a lot of drinking. Mcconaghy recommends anyone drinking alcohol alternates with a hydrating liquid.
"If you can alternate an alcoholic beverage and some water or some Gatorade to help replenish all those essentials elements you are losing through sweat, that would be better," she said.
Mcconaghy's anticipating Gundersen will receive more weather-related calls in the mid-afternoon.
"Usually between 12-4 when the heat is the highest and especially with the humidity, people really sweat a lot and they're just not hydrating enough," she said.
Mcconaghy suggests folks know the symptoms and signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
"Heat exhaustion it's important to be aware of those signs and symptoms of dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps," she explained. "With heat stroke, understanding it's when you stopped sweating and can potentially lose consciousness."
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