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According to the American Red Cross, extreme heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events.
The following resources from U.S. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations can help you deal with this type of emergency.
Stay Healthy During a Heat Event
Tips including checking air quality and limiting outside exposure (Environmental Protection Agency)
Extreme Heat
Self-help measures and tips for dealing with periods of extreme heat (Centers for Disease Control)
Heat Wave: A Major Summer Killer
Information about the heat index and ways to protect yourself from extreme heat (National Weather Service)
Heat Waves
Information fact sheet on what to do before, during and after a heat wave (American Red Cross) |
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