The Heat is Coming

5/3/2019 (Permalink)

The Heat is rising, be prepared!

We had a pretty cold and long winter, but I think it is safe to say the heat is on and it's not even summer time yet! Guessing by how hot it is getting already, this summer is going to be a scorcher. We all need to be aware of the dangers of heat and be prepared for it. Excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather catastrophes, even floods. Heat holds the highest 10 year average of deaths with 113. Young, sick children and the elderly are more susceptible to illness caused by heat. But, that doesn't mean that the rest of us are safe from it, if you do not properly follow tips and tricks to avoid heat stroke, you could fall victim to it as well. Follow the link below to see tips on how to prepare for and prevent illness from heat waves:

https://www.almanac.com/content/heat-waves-10-tips-extreme-heat-safety#