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Any tips for coping in a heatwave?
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Grew up in Florida, our AC broke for at least a week almost every summer.
Most of the tips here are good, especially opening the windows at night with fans pointed out to create a cross breeze, pulling fresh cooler air through the house.
Tip for quick relief, put damp washcloths in the freezer. Apply frosty rag to your forehead and neck. Replace when warm. I would sometimes just spend the peak of the day laying down with cold rags waiting for it to cool down.
Similarly, just hold onto an ice pack. You have a lot of blood vessels in your hands, and any sort of reusable freezer pack can pull a surprising amount of body heat out through your hands.
Frosty rag is a good idea, thanks.