11 ways to stay cool without electricity
Drink plenty of water. Being hydrated is the best way to beat the heat.Pexels
Close off the warmest rooms. There are probably rooms that are hotter in your house because they face the sun. Shut the doors and place a towel at the bottom to seal the room off.PEXELS
Battery-powered fans. Right now they are hard to find, but if you do, you won't regret it.Pexels
6. Take a cool shower or bath. Sometimes that's all it takes to get you through another hour of unbearable heat.PEXELSCopyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Leave the house. Ask friends, family, or coworkers if you can stay with them. Go to a mall or some other place you know has AC like the library.Pexels
Go for a swim. The beaches and swimming pools are opening back up (call before going).Pexels