Staying cool while attending, protesting DNC

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Monday, July 25, 2016
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Coping in this heat can be difficult and dangerous.

Philadelphia's excessive heat warning continues.

Extreme heat can be very dangerous.

The city has taken precautions for residents and visitors here for the Democratic National Convention.

The city has also posted an interactive map showing where you can find cooling centers, pools and spray parks across the city.

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Former President Bill Clinton hugs his wife Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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The Salvation Army is distributing bottled water and at FDR Park, there are two medical tents, plenty of water, and also two misting tents.

Everyone needs to take precautions and watch for signs of trouble.

Signs of heat exhaustion include:

Profuse sweating,

Headaches,

Dizziness,

Fatigue

Cool, clammy skin.

If you have these symptoms get to cool place, drink water.

EMS crews will be out around city helping keep an eye on people.

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