The current heat wave that has blanketed much of the nation for the past several weeks brings with it more than sweltering temperatures. Excessive heat is extremely dangerous, often causing illness and occasional deaths. Understanding the dangers and preventive actions help prevent illness or death.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers some simple, common sense advice for how to stay cool and well in hot weather:
“Here are some facts about which people are at greatest risk for heat-related illness and what protective actions to take to prevent illness or death:
You can take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths during hot weather:
For further information about the potential dangers of heat-related illness please click these hot-links:
Be safe.
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