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In Ottawa today it was 35 C outside, in the upper 40s with humidity. I could really feel it when I stepped outside the War Museum today. My freshly shaved head felt like it was instantly burning. Now it's 11pm and still 33 C in my apartment.
I've lived in Ottawa for 4 years now but today was the first time I actually felt in danger because of the heat.
I spent the afternoon walking around town and headed down to the War Museum (I just like going there). I felt dizzy this afternoon so upped my intake of water -- about a bottle every hour to 1.5 hours. Got home and tried to sleep. I slept for about 30 mins when I awoke to a sweat soaked pillow. I had a headache so I downed two Tylenol all the while drinking lots of water. Now at 11pm I still have a severe headache but not so dizzy anymore.
I live on my own in an apartment with no AC (if you didn't know, all department stores are sold out of AC units). I have two fans that right now are just blowing hot air. Besides fans, drinking water what else can I do to cool down? And for any medics out there, because I am on my own, what should I watch for should I need medical attention?
I've lived in Ottawa for 4 years now but today was the first time I actually felt in danger because of the heat.
I spent the afternoon walking around town and headed down to the War Museum (I just like going there). I felt dizzy this afternoon so upped my intake of water -- about a bottle every hour to 1.5 hours. Got home and tried to sleep. I slept for about 30 mins when I awoke to a sweat soaked pillow. I had a headache so I downed two Tylenol all the while drinking lots of water. Now at 11pm I still have a severe headache but not so dizzy anymore.
I live on my own in an apartment with no AC (if you didn't know, all department stores are sold out of AC units). I have two fans that right now are just blowing hot air. Besides fans, drinking water what else can I do to cool down? And for any medics out there, because I am on my own, what should I watch for should I need medical attention?