{"id":9520,"date":"2018-08-28T10:10:49","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T14:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/?p=9520"},"modified":"2018-08-28T10:10:49","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T14:10:49","slug":"extreme-heat-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asm-aetna.com\/blog\/extreme-heat-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Extreme Heat Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Occasionally we will share severe weather information consequential to public health, public safety and EMS response. Below is a warning issued by the National Weather Service.<\/em><\/p>\n

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

MORNING TO 9 PM EDT WEDNESDAY…<\/strong><\/p>\n

* HEAT INDEX VALUES…100 to 105 degrees.<\/p>\n

* TIMING…Today and Wednesday.<\/p>\n

* IMPACTS…The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during<\/p>\n

outdoor exertion or extended exposure.<\/p>\n

* LOCATION…Parts of the Connecticut River Valley and most of<\/p>\n

eastern Massachusetts, especially in urban areas.<\/p>\n

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PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When<\/p>\n

possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or<\/p>\n

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat<\/p>\n

stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when<\/p>\n

possible and drink plenty of water.<\/p>\n

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and<\/p>\n

health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks<\/p>\n

in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by<\/p>\n

heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke<\/p>\n

is an emergency, call 9 1 1.<\/p>\n

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in<\/p>\n

vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during<\/p>\n

warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal<\/p>\n

temperatures in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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