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Homeland Security: Preparing for extreme heat this week

Posted at 7:30 pm July 20, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Maximum Heat Index Forecast July 23 2016

Editor’s Note: A heat wave is expected to affect our area this week. This blog post by Amy Pope, White House deputy homeland security advisor, contains information and resources that you may find useful in staying safe during the extreme heat.

By Amy Pope

As a heat wave spreads across the country this week, the federal government is working overtime to help state, regional, tribal, and local communities prepare for potential extreme-heat events.

Extreme heat affects everybody—our family, friends, and neighbors. Our nation’s most vulnerable include the elderly, children, emergency responders, outdoor workers, low-income households, athletes, and even our pets. In extreme heat conditions, simple daily activities like walking a dog (in my case, it’s our golden doodle Coco!), going for a jog, or spending time outside with the kids can be dangerous.

That’s why we’re taking the threat of extreme heat so seriously. We know if we are prepared to respond to extreme heat, we can dramatically reduce the risks to ourselves and our loved ones. The majority of heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. We can make our communities more prepared, recognize the early warning signs of heat stroke or exhaustion, and spread the word about practical solutions and resources that are available in the face of these severe conditions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Federal, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Amy Pope, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat, FEMA, heat wave, National Integrated Heat Health Information System, White House Deputy Homeland Security Advisor

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