Ohio State provides tips to help with expected high temperatures on Saturday.

Ohio State provides tips to help with expected high temperatures on Saturday.

Published Aug. 28, 2013 1:20 p.m. ET

The Ohio State media relations team has released the following statement, in hopes of making sure everyone attending Saturday's game stays safe and keeps cool;
We’ve been asked by the OSU emergency medical teams to pass along some heat-related message points for those attending the Ohio State vs. Buffalo game on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Any assistance you can provide in communicating these messages will be greatly appreciated.

 Messages to Fans: §  Wear a hat to the game on Saturday.§  Stay out of direct sunlight whenever possible.§  Stay well hydrated and drink plenty of cold water. (See water monster note below)§  Find a seat and sit down if you feel weak or light headed.§  Seek medical/EMS attention if you have persistent or worsening symptoms. Medical gates are located at Sections 13, 16, 23 and 26. In addition, the Department of Athletics event management department and Ohio Stadium personnel will utilize “water monsters” at 11 locations throughout the stadium. Fans can go to these locations for free cups of water. The water monster locations are: §  C Deck: 30C, 6/8C, 5/7C, 29C;§  A Deck: 18A and 19A; and§  South Stands: 34/36A, 35B.

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