{"id":21851,"date":"2026-07-14T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=21851"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:59:28","slug":"heat-waves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/heat-waves\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Waves"},"content":{"rendered":"
Heat waves are an inevitable part of life. During this Summer, we have already seen plenty of record high temperatures<\/a>. We want to go back in time to some historic Heat Waves in New York City, and what to do if, or rather when the next heat wave happens again.<\/span><\/p>\n First, let\u2019s answer the question: What constitutes a heat wave? Sometimes, an extremely hot afternoon will have people buzzing about whether they are living through a heat wave or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, a true heat wave that lasts two days and has a temperature above the historical average of the area. From a scientific perspective, heat waves develop when high atmospheric pressure traps warm air and forces it downward, holding it in place until cooling pockets open up to release the hot air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Heat waves might not have the cultural significance of other natural phenomena, like hurricanes or tornadoes. Unfortunately, heat waves kill more people than other weather-related disasters combined. Do not take heat waves lightly!<\/span><\/p>\n Some quick tips for making it through and surviving a heat wave include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n And here are some ways to identify any heat-related illnesses or if you need any medical attention:<\/span><\/p>\n Symptoms include the following: Hot and red skin that may be dry, high pulse, high body temperature that exceeds 105\u00b0, lack of alertness, confused state-of-mind, passing out or unconsciousness, coma, shortness of breath.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are experiencing any of the above, it is recommended that you call 911. While waiting, try to cool the person quickly by putting yourself in a cool place or cool baths. Sponging yourself with cold water can also do the trick! Ultimately, you want to wrapped your skin in cool wet sheets, or applying ice packs on their neck, wrists, ankles, and armpits.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are experiencing heat exhaustion, it might feel a little in the moment that you are having a heat stroke, but the symptoms are slightly different. If you are feeling heavy sweating, fainting, vomiting, cold and clammy skin that is pale, dizziness, headaches or migraines, upset stomach, or lack of energy, then you might be experiencing a case of heat exhaustion.<\/span><\/p>\n Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke if you do not act fast enough. Luckily, the treatment is similar to if you have a heat stroke. Seek a cool place, apply wet cloths to your neck, ankle, and face. Your instinct might be to drink as much water as fast as you can, but wait a second! Sip slowly. General rule is half a glass of water every 15 minutes until you\u2019ve drank a quart of water. Stop drinking and seek medical attention if you start to vomit.<\/span><\/p>\n If you cannot take it easy and have to get work done, watch out for heat cramps. These occur in the abdominal area or in other extremities. You might experience heavy sweating and some light nausea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you start feeling cramps during a heat wave, make sure you move yourself to a cool place, like if you were having a heat stroke or having heat exhaustion. Massage the cramping muscle with firm pressure. Stretch the muscles and hold for 20 seconds and then gently massage the area. And as always, drink some cold water.<\/span><\/p>\n If you feel irritated skin and notice a red cluster of pimples or small blisters, then you may be experiencing a heat rash. Make sure you keep the rash area dry. Apply some talcum powder to the area that is affected. Finally like the other illnesses, move yourself to a cool area and drink some water.<\/span><\/p>\n For each illness listed, the common remedy was to move to a cool place. You can get ahead of the game and keep your home cool in a number of ways. Here are some quick tips to keeping your home cool and safe:<\/span><\/p>\n Attic Fans – <\/b>An attic fan pushes out stale indoor air and brings in fresh outside air. You can also reduce your cooling expenses by using attic fans since the attic is where heat rises to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ceiling Fans – <\/b>Ventilation is an important factor. You need to create as much airflow in your home with a fan. Strategically place your ceiling fans in key areas in your home to help the cooling system. On those hotter days, ceiling fans work with your air conditioning, keeping the air flowing. This will help you on average needing to adjust your air conditioner by 4 degrees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Water-Cooled Fans – <\/b>To save some quick money on air conditioning costs, water-cooled fans draw in the hot air into already soaked pads of water. This air is cooled off by evaporation and then redistributed to the space. These come in portable, stationary, and window units!<\/span><\/p>\n Close the Curtains and Windows – <\/b>It might be counterintuitive to not open the window. But if you do, make sure the temperature outside is cooler than inside or you will let the cool air out. Don\u2019t work harder than you have to during a heat wave!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Shower<\/b> – Keep your hygiene on point and still shower during a heat wave! Taking a lukewarm shower to keep cool is an easy and efficient way to beat the heat!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Heat waves are an inevitable part of life. During this Summer, we have already seen plenty of record high temperatures. We want to go back in time to some historic Heat Waves in New York City, and what to do if, or rather when the next heat wave happens again. What is a heat wave? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":21853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[431,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-home-living","category-renthop"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is a heat wave?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to survive a heat wave?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Heat-related Illnesses from heat waves<\/span><\/h2>\n
Heat Stroke<\/span><\/h3>\n
Heat Exhaustion<\/span><\/h3>\n
Heat Cramps<\/span><\/h3>\n
Heat Rash<\/span><\/h3>\n
How to prepare your home\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n