A Hot Tip...

These self-help measures are not a substitute for medical care but may help you recognize and respond promptly to warning signs of trouble. Your best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and healthy.

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What You Should Know About Extreme Heat

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• Extreme Heat Prevention Guide — Comprehensive resource that includes how to protect yourself during hot weather, …
• Hot Weather Tips — Preventing heat-related illness...
• About Extreme Heat — General information about extreme heat...
• Heat Stress in the Elderly — Information specifically for the elderly...
• FAQs — Frequently asked questions including who is at risk, warning signs, hot weather health emergencies...
• Summertime Blackouts — Heat is the major public health issue related to summertime blackouts…
• Related Links — Resources from FEMA, Red Cross, & others…

Resources for Health Professionals

• Mobidity & Mortality Weekly Reports — Including heat & heat wave related deaths…
• Bibliography — Journal articles and books …
• NCEH's Health Studies Branch — HSB is responsible for investigating human health effects associated with exposure to environmental hazards…
• CDC's Program — Studies & accomplishments …