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Tips to beat the heat and stay safe during heat waves
- Severe heat conditions are impacting a vast number of people across the United States this week, leading to heightened health concerns in various communities.
- The extreme heat results from high temperatures above 90 degrees, leading to dehydration and heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
- Health officials and EMTs urge people to stay hydrated by drinking water before feeling thirsty, avoid outdoor activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and wear loose, breathable clothing.
- Martini warned that drinking ice water when very hot can cause cramps, and Farley emphasized, "Heat illness is preventable," advocating for breaks, shade, and hydration.
- The ongoing heat waves highlight the need for awareness and protective measures to reduce heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and outdoor workers.
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How to stay safe in the heat at Parkview Field
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Beat the heat: How to stay cool and safe as temperatures soar across the Philadelphia region
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Dangerous heat: How to stay safe as temperatures soar – Metro Philadelphia
Summer is just getting started, and millions of people are under heat advisories as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern U.S. In Philadelphia area — where city officials declared a Heat Health Emergency — temperatures exceeded 100-degrees on Tuesday, and are predicted to hit 96-degrees on Wednesday. For many people, summer is their favorite season, a time for cookouts, beach trips and other outdoor activities. …
'It's not the heat, it's the humidity.' How to stay cool in Iowa summers
As temperatures continue to rise in Iowa, here are some things you can do to stay safe in the heat this summer: What is the WBGT? Understanding the WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and how it differs from the heat index can help you make the right decisions regarding staying outside in extreme heat. The National Weather Service defines the WBGT as a measurement of the heat stress in direct sunlight. This takes into account temperature, humidity,…
Going to the ballpark? Knowing proper heat safety is important
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) - Do you have any plans to visit a ballpark? If so, it may be good to know some proper heat safety tips before heading out. A typical baseball game can last a few hours, meaning you will be exposed to the sun and heat for a long period of time. Before going out, it would be best to prepare and know your environment. Garrett Schilling is the general manager of the Bluefield Ridge Runners. Curtis Lindsey takes over the re…
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