06/17/2024

Eight Mistakes to Avoid if You're Venturing into the Heat

This year is predicted to be one of the hottest on record

Summer’s heat is here. Much of the Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions are baking this week.

This year is predicted to be one of the hottest on record. And heat can be deadly. Last year the U.S. saw an estimated 2,300 heat-related deaths,according to the AP.

If you're in a place with a heat advisory, you should try to stay indoors as much as you can. But if you need to go outside, or if you're somewhere with more moderate heat, remember to take precautions.

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