Table 7.

Equipment List for Cooling Center (Figure 3)

Plan A (access to power and full PPE removal)

Mist‐fan, fan, cooling vests, cold wet towels, ice, water

Refrigerator (any size) or coolers for storage of ice, cold water, cold wet towels, for cooling vest insertions

Water bottles or cups for hydration or water dousing (storage in the cold)

Water spigot and hose to fill immersion tub

Plastic tub for extremity immersion

Nearby power outlet and extension cords for mist‐fans, fans, refrigerators

Plan B (no access to power and full PPE removal)

Cooling vests, towels, ice, water

Coolers for storage of ice, cold water, cold wet towels, for cooling vest insertions

Water bottles or cups for hydration or water dousing (storage in the cooler)

Plan C (access to power and partial PPE removal)

Mist‐fan, fan, cooling vests, cold wet towels, ice, water

Refrigerator (any size) or coolers for storage of ice, cold water, cold wet towels, for cooling vest insertions

Water bottles or cups for hydration (storage in the cold) if applicable

Water spigot and hose to fill immersion tub

Plastic tub for extremity immersion (i.e., forearm, hand)

Nearby power outlet and extension cords for mist‐fans, fans, refrigerators

Plan D (no access to power and partial PPE removal)

Cooling vests, towels, ice, water

Coolers for storage of ice, cold water, cold wet towels, for cooling vest insertions

Water bottles or cups for hydration (storage in the cooler)

Plastic tub for extremity immersion (i.e., forearm, hand)

Dry towels before and after immersion

Plan E (access to power and no PPE removal)

Mist‐fan, fan, ice, water

Conductive vests under gear at the start of shift

Plan F (no access to power and no PPE removal)

Conductive vests under gear at the start of shift

Abbreviations: PPE, personal protective equipment.