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The weather in Texas is hot....OUTSIDE. The ride from the airport to the hotel is air conditioned. The hotel is air conditioned. There are lots of activities, good food and friends to keep people occupied. If you want to venture outside there is a water park you can go to or an air conditioned shopping mall, or air conditioned restaurants, most of which are accessible by an air conditioned vehicle.
It is not as if Texas is the only place that has warm temperatures or tornadoes
If you are concerned about the heat then here are some helpful guidelines to follow.
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessStaying healthy during the summer is easier if you take the time to protect yourself by making sure you are drinking enough water and limiting your exposure to the heat.
* Drink water. Even people that stay mostly indoors all day should drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Folks that spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour that they are outdoors. People that do strenuous activity outdoors should be very careful- your body can lose up to 4 liters of water per hour during strenuous activity. You and your family should carry water with you and drink even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body. Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician.
* Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy. It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella. Always apply sunscreen to exposed skin.
* Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein which increase metabolic heat.
* Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
* Stay indoors when possible.
* Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity on warm days. Take time out to find a cool place. If you recognize that you, or someone else, is showing the signals of a heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place. Remember, have fun, but stay cool!
I cannot control the weather but I can hopefully guarantee that anyone who attends convention will have a wonderful time. I look forward to seeing as many of you who can make it here in Dallas in just a few weeks!!!
DD