Drink more water than usual.
“Done.” -Pippa
![18mc6q](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/18mc6q.gif)
Avoid too much direct sunshine.
Pippa demos how you might feel, should you not follow this tip.
![pippa sun](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pippa-sun-300x225.jpeg)
Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors and use a buddy system.
Rolo, Churro and Penny working hard to guard their territory, with an exemplary showcase of the buddy system.
![rollo and crew outside](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rollo-and-crew-outside-300x300.jpg)
Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
“Eeeeeeeyeah. I got this covered.” -Hazel
![hazel window](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/hazel-window-225x300.jpg)
Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering stress from the heat.
Churro going above and beyond to ensure he is cool as a cucumber. No stress here!
![puppy tux and pipe](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/puppy-tux-and-pipe-300x300.jpg)
Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. Reduce, eliminate, or reschedule strenuous activities to cooler parts of the day.
Meet Rolo, our resident expert at avoiding strenuous activity.
![rolo sunlight dog puppy bored eyes closed](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rolo-sunlight-dog-puppy-bored-eyes-closed-300x300.jpg)
Postpone outdoor games and activities.
Don’t worry, Hazel is adventuring in appropriate temperatures.
![hazel on a mountain](https://redcrosschat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/hazel-on-a-mountain-1-300x225.jpg)
To find more tips to deal with summer heat, plus all sorts of other first aid and emergency information, download the Red Cross Emergency App.