WINONA, Minn. – Aside from a few people arriving at the Winona hospital with heat exhaustion from the recent 100-plus days, there hasn’t been a significant uptick in heat-related cases, said hospital spokesperson Karen Sibenaller. “We seem to be out of the dangerous heat for the time being,” she said. Winona Health has invited has opened the clinic lobby for people to cool off during hot times of day.
Heat tips
Among Winona Health coping recommendations:
> Draw shades, blinds and curtains.
> Don’t leave children, elderly adults or pets in parked cars.
> Take baths and apply cool cloths to head or feet.
> Place hands and wrists in cool water.