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Triple-digit heat puts strain on Tampa Bay AC systems
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (436+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)" As heat index values climb into the triple digits, air conditioning companies say they're fielding a surge of repair calls from homeowners trying to stay cool. For Tyler Wheeler, the timing couldn't have been worse. Wheeler,…...
Family of Florida girl who died in hot car blames babysitter's decision
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (631+ words) Tampa Bay Times...
7 Things You Need to Know: Impact Heat,
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (364+ words) Extreme heat moves into New Mexico and is here to stay until Saturday as temperatures hang around 100 degrees. Scattered storms will decrease, but stick around for parts of the state. PNM Urges Customers in NE Albuquerque to Save on Power:…...
EMSA reponds to several heat-related illness calls
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (456+ words) Officials say EMSA Medics responded to 12 suspected heat-related illness calls and transported seven of those patients to hospitals in the Tulsa service area on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the month, EMSA has responded to 43 heat-related illness calls and have…...
Essential tips for helping older people stay safe during heatwaves
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (400+ words) Managing the heat can be difficult for older people(Image: Getty images) Older people are being advised to take practical steps to stay safe during the current heatwave in Ireland. According to the latest Met "ireann national forecast, the country…...
Tradespeople advised to prioritise safety as heatwaves become "New Normal
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (253+ words) Home " Tradespeople advised to prioritise safety as heatwaves become "New Normal" As Britain braces itself for another heatwave, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, is urging workers to rethink their safety footwear as extreme summer temperatures become the…...
Emergency services urge the public to take care during latest heatwave
1+ day, 6+ min ago (402+ words) The Welsh Ambulance Service and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are urging the public to take extra care during the latest heatwave. Services across Wales recently experienced a surge in demand due to the extended periods of excessive heat....
Rural Health Matters: Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
1+ day, 35+ min ago (147+ words) RFD-TV Rural Health Matters: Staying Safe in Extreme Heat University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold says hydration, shade and regular breaks are key to preventing heat illness. LINCOLN, Neb. (RFD News) " Extreme heat continues to affect much of the…...
Summer heat can be hard on vehicles. What to do if yours overheats
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (177+ words) If you're stranded on the side of the road after watching your vehicle's temperature gauge rise during a summer heat wave, try your best not to panic. It's a stressful situation, but there are steps you can take to get…...
Local organizations working to prevent heat-related deaths in vulnerable populations
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (311+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) " As triple-digit temperatures continue to heat up our valley, multiple organizations say they're doing everything they can to protect some of our most vulnerable populations. We've previously reported on the amount of unhoused individuals who succumbed to…...