Extremely High Temperatures in the Forecast

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Division of Quality Assurance: Notifications & Updates

Attn: All Regulated Healthcare Providers

Extremely High Temperatures in the Forecast

State emergency management and health officials are urging everyone to “beat the heat” if you have to be outside or in non-air conditioned homes this week, and to check on older or isolated neighbors who may need assistance.  Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-90s, with heat indexes reaching a potentially dangerous 95-108 degree range.

Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in Wisconsin and in the United States.  Those who are most at risk are older adults and young children, and people living with chronic or mental health conditions.  View the DHS news release at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/071916.htm.

Please also see the toolkits for health professionals relating to extreme heat at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/toolkits.htm.

Additional health and safety tips can be found at http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/.