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Prevent heat-related illnesses during a power outage.
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Prevent heat-related illnesses during a power outage.
Seek a place with air conditioning, drink plenty of fluids, and take a cool bath or use a wet cloth to stay cool.
Get more power outage safety tips at www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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