[Music: upbeat music throughout]
[A sweating elderly man in a wheelchair approaches an open window and lowers the blinds. A checkmark appears. The camera view then slides over to show a hot kitchen with an elderly lady looking dizzy. She is being helped by the worker.]
Narrator: At home, be prepared to keep spaces naturally cooled during periods of extreme heat by closing awnings, curtains, or blinds… and avoiding the use of appliances that create heat.
[The camera pans down to the basement and shows the elderly couple now sleeping on couches. Icons depicting an open window, fan, and air conditioner appear.]
Narrator: At night, sleep in the coolest area of your home, open windows, and use a fan for air circulation. Air conditioning provides the most relief.
[The scene changes to show a character reading in a library with air blowing on them. Icons depicting an air conditioner and cold thermometer appear.]
Narrator: If you do not have A/C at home, then go to public spaces which 'do' have air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day.
[The scene changes to a park setting and shows a mother kneeling next to her young child who is suffering from the heat. Depictions of each symptom appear on the child as they are spoken.]
Narrator: Extreme heat can cause a number of heat-related illnesses. Know the signs to stay safe!Heat Rash can cause a red or pink rash on the neck, chest, and/or skin folds;Heat Cramps are painful muscle spasms;Heat Exhaustion may include symptoms like heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, or fainting.The most serious heat-related illness is Heat Stroke. This is a medical emergency that can include: the skin feeling hot, headache, dizziness, confusion, and fainting.
[The mother and child move to a shaded park bench where the boy drinks water and puts on sunglasses and hat. A checkmark appears.]
Narrator: Seek help, move to a cooler place, sit, or lie down, and drink water.
[The camera moves to a rural street where an event is happening with bystanders cheering. In front of a house a person checks the weather forecast. They offer water to their elderly neighbour who is visibly sweating and dizzy. A checkmark appears.]
Narrator: During an extreme heat event, some groups can be more vulnerable than others. Check the weather regularly, and look in on friends, family, or neighbours who are at increased risk, especially if they don’t always have access to air conditioning.
[A large Protect Ontario logo appears in the centre of the screen.]
Narrator: For more preparedness tips, visit: ontario.ca/BePrepared