.jpg) | Heat Exhaustion Threatens Our Veterans
Something as simple as a bottle of water can mean life or death for homeless in extreme heat.
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If you have a pulse, you know how hot it is in Atlanta. You and I complain about the heat, but we can escape to our car or air-conditioned home. What if you were homeless and unwanted by society, where do you go?
VEO of Georgia is setting up teams of volunteers to dispense Bottled Water to the homeless throughout Metro-Atlanta. Please help us help our community.
Why Donate Water?
Cooling and rehydration are the cornerstones for treating heat exhaustion. The affected individual should stop their activity and then move from the hot environment to a cooler environment. The person may be placed in the shade or taken to an air conditioned environment (don't forget that cars have air conditioning). Clothes may be removed to help with air circulation across the body. Misting the skin with cool water also helps by stimulating evaporation and cooling the body. Rehydration is the next important step in treating heat exhaustion. This may be a challenge if the person begins to suffer from nausea and vomiting. Small sips of water, a mouthful at a time, might be tolerated even if some vomiting persists. Water, sports drink and other electrolyte replacement drinks are reasonable options. The complications of heat exhaustion: Heat exhaustion is one part of the spectrum of heat-related illness, and symptoms should be reversible with treatment. However, some affected individuals do not recognize their symptoms and if they are not removed from the hot environment, cooled and rehydrated, the heat-related illness can progress to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition. Individuals who have suffered from heat exhaustion are more prone to experience another episode and should be cautious when working or exercising in hot conditions. |  How To Help Donation Center -OPEN
VEO of Georgia
373 West Lake Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404.889.8710 {Mon - Sat | 9AM - 6PM} We will give you a 100% donation receipt for every bottle of water that you donate to our relief fund.
Donations Are Accepted Year Around | We Thank You For You Support.
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