They offered these tips to beat the heat:

Do

*    Use air conditioners or spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries
*    Use portable electric fans to exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air
*    Take a cool bath or shower
*    Minimize direct exposure to the sun
*    Stay hydrated - regularly drink water or other nonalcoholic fluids
*    Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads
*    Wear loose fitting, light-colored clothes
*    Check on older, sick, or frail people who may need help responding to the heat
*    Limit exercise to moderate activity and rest whenever necessary
*    Exercise during cooler periods of the day such as the early morning or late evening hours
*    Consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist to see which medicines are affected by excessive heat conditions
*    Know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Don't

*    Direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself when room temperature is hotter than 90°f
*    Leave children, the elderly or pets alone in cars for any amount of time
*    Drink alcohol, or drinks that contain caffeine or large amounts of sugar to try to stay cool
*    Eat heavy, hot, or hard-to-digest foods
*    Wear heavy, dark clothing
*    Exert yourself excessively