Extreme Heat
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.
What You Should Know
- 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… - Heat Stress Resources for Workers
Occupational related resources from NIOSH... - 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 & 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
