Day: June 30, 2026

Andrew Myer, South Bend Fire Assistant Chief of EMS says, “Heat exhaustion is easier for us to manage. That’s going to present with a lot of sweating, maybe a little bit of shortness of breath, cold, clammy skin, a lot of talk, tiredness. And then heat stroke is actually where you’re not sweating. You have high body temperature, you have headaches, maybe you get a little dizzy. And that’s more of a medical emergency.”

The most important key is to stay hydrated. Myer says about hydration, “Keep an eye on your heat index. Always hydrate. Hydrate for the day before. And hydrate with water, not Gatorade, not any pop or anything like that. Always just use good old fashioned water.”

While temperatures are climbing, summer activities are in full swing. Some Summer Camp counselors are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of their campers.

Grant Jakubowski, YMCA Valparaiso Camp Counselor says, “It’s very easy to get dehydrated . It’s very easy to get sick. It’s very easy to get a headache So we have to find a happy medium and go have your fun. This is what summer camp’s all about right, but at the same time implement the safety rules safety habits into it.”

It’s always good to find ways to keep cool at splash pads, pools, and even the park. When dealing with extreme temperatures, however, it’s important to find alternatives to beat the heat.

Lexi Gorsuch, also with YMCA Valparaiso, says “We also have like activities where they could sit around and do bracelets or like color, stuff like that, so they’re not over exhausting themselves.”

Staying hydrated using fan, and even cooling towels are all ways you can stay cool during the heat wave.

Officials also encourage checking on neighbors, especially those who may be living in homes without AC.

If you have concerns .and can’t get ahold of someone you can request a welfare check dialing the non-emergency line at 311, or 911 in an emergency.

Cooling stations are available all across Michiana. A full list can be found here.

https://wsbt.com/news/local/extreme-heat-continues-across-michiana-south-bend-fire-department-urges-caution-hot-weather-hundred-degrees-medicine-health-water-summer-ymca

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