Dangerously high temperatures continue to impact much of the Midwest, including our region. The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe.
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The summer is a great time to travel, but during this heat wave, a local doctor says you need to take precautions to make sure that one of your trips is not to the ER. The most common heat-related illness that emergency rooms like Lima Memorial see during high temperatures like this week is dehydration. People could experience headaches, nausea, dizziness, and cramping if they are dehydrated. However, some people could experience worse health conditions with prolonged exposure to the heat.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) urges Ohioans to be aware of excessive heat this week and to take precautions to prevent potent…
June 17, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: [INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 17, 2024] — As extreme heat blankets our region, the American Red Cross Indiana Region is asking residents to take three steps to stay safe: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for our area through Friday evening. Heat is more than uncomfortable, it can be deadly, especially for older adults, the very young and those with chronic medical conditions.