Hurricane and Flood Health Concerns - Heat

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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...

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• About Extreme Heat
  General information about extreme heat...
• Heat Stress in the Elderly
  Information specifically for the elderly...
• FAQsFrequently asked questions including who is at risk, warning signs, hot weather health emergencies...

• 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

Additional Information

PSAs
Learn about staying healthy and safe in hot weather