SPRINGFIELD – Heat and humidity started early this summer and the long hot days makes it more important that you stay cool. July is National Extreme Heat Safety Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has some easy tips to keep you cool all summer long.
“Across the U.S. in 2023, we have seen more than 2,300 deaths attributed to heat related illness,” said IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Illinois has already experienced several days of extreme heat with more on the way.”
Extreme heat is defined as two to three days of heat and humidity with successive 90+ degree days. Urban areas are more at risk. Take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses:
These tips will keep you stay safe and help others too. More tips on extreme heat safety can be found here: https://ready.illinois.gov/hazards/extremetempshot.html
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