High temperatures can be deadly and relief from the Summer heat is paramount! However, respite is not as difficult as you might think. Here are some tips and tricks. They may seem simple but it is surprising how few people think of them when they are needed most.

Have a misting water bottle for everyone in your home.
Something as simple as having a couple spray bottles filled with water can go a long way to helping you stay cool during the summer. Simply misting yourself on a regular basis, especially if you can stand in front of a fan or out in a shady breeze, can do wonders for cooling down your body. It can also be a life saver during a situation where you might be getting close to heat exhaustion.

Invest in some cooling towels.
When I was younger, my air conditioning went out on a cross country trip right as I hit the scorching 110 degree heat of the desert southwest. To stay cool, I stopped at every rest stop along the highway and wet down my shirt and a couple of bandanas that I then wrapped around my head and neck. Doing that helped me make it through ten miserable hours of deadly heat, without any ill effects.
Today, manufactures use special fabrics and materials to make long lasting CoolingTowels that can provide a lot of relief from the heat.

Quick Tips:

1.Invest in some battery operated fans.
2.Build your own Off-Grid Air Conditioner.
3.During the day, keep your shades drawn and your windows closed; or, if it’s windy, hang lightweight linens that block solar rays, but still allow a light breeze to enter your home. Remember to wet them first!
4.At night, open all your windows and let the cool evening air in.
5.Wear loose-fitting, light-weight, light-colored clothing.
6.STAY HYDRATED!!

Every year we hear the statistic, the sad body count of people who were unable to keep themselves cool during the hot months and very tragically lost their lives. The above shows you do not need to be one of those numbers!

Go to Off Grid Survival to see how the previous generations stayed cool. Remember there wasn’t always electricity and people had to keep cool some way!