There are a few warning signs that everyone should be aware of:

• Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden confusions, speaking difficulty or trouble understanding.
• Sudden inability to see in one or both eyes.
• Sudden walking difficulty, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

During a stroke, these symptoms may no appear together or at the same time.

IF YOU RECOGNIZE ANY ONE OF THESE SYMPTOMS, ACT FAST BY FOLLOWING THESE F.A.S.T STEPS:

1. "F" stands for FACE.  Ask the person to smile.  IF the face is droopy on one side, it may be a sign of possible stroke.  CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!
2. "A" stands for ARM.  Ask the person to raise both arms.  If one arm drifts down, or has no resistance to it, it may be a sign of possible stroke.  CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!
3. "S" stands for SPEECH.  As the person to say a simple phrase.  For example, "the grass is green."  If their speech is slurred or you have trouble understanding them, it may be a sign of possible stroke.  CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!
4. "T" stands for TIME.  For the best possible outcome, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT MUST OCCUR WITHIN 3 HOURS OF SYMPTOM(S) ONSET.  CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!