Keep your family safe this summer with these tips [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – Summer heat can be brutal here in Texas.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has some tips that can help you and your family avoid heat-related injuries.

If you experience an emergency, such as a heatstroke, seek medical help and look for warning signs.

Some warning symptoms include headaches, fainting, lack of sweating, rapid pulse, and confusion.

“We are in the heart of summer now here in Texas, and everyone needs to familiarize themselves with safety measures to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths,” DPS Director Steven McCraw said in a press release. “Implementing simple principles can be the difference between life or death this summer for Texans.”

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If you are traveling this summer, follow these tips to ensure your car is in good condition.

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