As summer approaches, it’s important to stay safe when spending time outdoors.

According to the National Safety Council, in 2017, 87 people died from exposure to excessive heat nationally. Ainsworth Fire Chief Waylon Schultz says as temperatures rise, so do emergency calls, “In the summer and high heat, we have a lot of medical calls. Some medical calls due to heat-related injuries, people not drinking enough water, not staying hydrated enough, and people working outside. The sun and heat can creep up on you, so staying hydrated is the big thing.”

The NSC recommends you to drink more water than you think you need to in order to stay hydrated in higher temperatures. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. According to the NSC, nearly 800 children have died from vehicular heatstroke since 1998.