How To Treat A Person Suffering From Heatstroke And Heat Exhaustion. Alternatively, you can cover the person's body with a damp sheet or spray them from head to toe with cool water. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly.

To help prevent heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Get out of the heat quickly and into a cool place, or at least shade. If the person reports feeling dizzy or disoriented, decrease.