>>Lynchburg Fire Captain Offers Tips for Dealing with Heat
(Lynchburg, VA) -- First responders are making sure Virginians are prepared for rising temperatures now that summer is officially underway. Madison Roberts reports:Preview: Wrap Script:
The National Weather Service says feels-like temperatures are expected to hit the triple digits on Wednesday. Lynchburg Fire Captain Eric Maschal...Preview: He says these kinds of calls are typically related to difficulty breathing, fainting, and heat strokes. If you or someone you know is severely dehydrated, exhausted, and stops sweating...Preview: Maschal told ABC 13 News that the best ways to stay cool are by wearing light clothing, staying out of direct sun, and using fans and AC units to keep air moving across your body.