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On average, 38 kids die each year by being left in a vehicle. 88% are under 3 years old. 54% were forgotten by a caregiver. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets
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On average, 38 kids die each year by being left in a vehicle. 88% are under 3 years old. 54% were forgotten by a caregiver. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets #LookBeforeYouLock #WeatherReady
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Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes, and cracking the car windows doesn’t help. NEVER leave your pets in parked vehicles. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets
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Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes, and cracking the car windows doesn’t help. NEVER leave your pets in parked vehicles. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets#WeatherReady
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"I chose to hike alone, without water, and I did not check the weather. When I returned, I was clammy, shaking, ash gray, had a splitting headache and felt nauseous. It took over a day to recover." weather.gov/heat
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"I chose to hike alone, without water, and I did not check the weather. When I returned, I was clammy, shaking, ash gray, had a splitting headache and felt nauseous. It took over a day to recover." weather.gov/heat #WeatherReady
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Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in most years. Protect yourself during extreme heat and stay Weather-Ready. weather.gov/heat
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Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in most years. Protect yourself during extreme heat and stay #WeatherReady. weather.gov/heat
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Even after the sun goes down, heat can be a real danger - especially in large cities. Dark pavement and buildings are very effective at absorbing heat. Stay Weather-Ready by always practicing heat safety, no matter the time of day. weather.gov/heat
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Even after the sun goes down, heat can be a real danger - especially in large cities. Dark pavement and buildings are very effective at absorbing heat. Stay #WeatherReady by always practicing heat safety, no matter the time of day. weather.gov/heat
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Stay Weather-Ready from the dangers of excessive heat. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones at weather.gov/heat #HeatSafety
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Stay #WeatherReady from the dangers of excessive heat. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones at weather.gov/heat #HeatSafety
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During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When your body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness
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Learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
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Do you know your state’s hottest recorded temperature? In California, that was 134°F on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley. In fact, that is the hottest air temperature ever recorded on Earth. The next two highest U.S. recorded temperatures both came on June 9, 1994 in Arizona (128°F) and Nevada (125°F). To view your state’s highest temperature (along with other extreme weather records), visit ncdc.noaa.gov/extremes/scec/records
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Do you know your state’s hottest recorded temperature? In California, that was 134°F on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley. To view your state’s highest temperature (along with other extreme weather records), visit ncdc.noaa.gov/extremes/scec/records
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Heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. A heat wave is a period of abnormally hot and sometimes humid weather, generally lasting more than a couple of days. Heat waves have the potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to a hazardous combination of heat and humidity, which can be very taxing on the body. Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave at www.weather.gov/heatsafety
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Heat wave: a period of abnormally hot & humid weather, lasting 2+ days. www.weather.gov/heat #WeatherReady
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Protect yourself from the heat while working or playing outside. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, dress in lightweight and light-colored clothing, and apply sunscreen. Know and recognize heat-related symptoms. weather.gov/heatsafety
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Protect yourself from the heat while working or playing outside. www.weather.gov/heatsafety #WeatherReady
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Outdoor workers can be at a higher risk from the effects of excessive heat. When working under hot conditions, OSHA recommends #WaterRestShade as well as allowing more frequent breaks for new workers or workers who have been away from the job for a week or more (acclimatization). Knowing symptoms, prevention and emergency response methods can help prevent heat-related illnesses and death. Check weather forecasts ahead of time to be better prepared. www.osha.gov/heat
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Working outside in the heat today? Make sure you get #WaterRestShade! Learn more at www.osha.gov/heat #OSHA #WeatherReady
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Heat is typically the leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. Heat waves have the potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to a hazardous combination of heat and humidity, which can be very taxing on the body. Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave at weather.gov/heat
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During a heat wave, practice heat safety wherever you are. Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable! #WeatherReady www.weather.gov/heat
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Never, never, never leave children, disabled or elderly adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to dangerous levels for people and pets. Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more severe on children because their bodies have not developed the ability to efficiently regulate internal temperature. weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets
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Never, Never, NEVER leave children, disabled adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles! weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets #WeatherReady
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Spending time in the sun on vacation this spring? Apply plenty of sunscreen! Also keep in mind that heat-related illness is a possibility if you don’t take certain precautions. Find out more about heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them at weather.gov/heat
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Spending time in the sun? Apply sunscreen and avoid heat-related illness: weather.gov/heat #WeatherReady
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Stay safe in the heat! Limit outdoor activities. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Wear light-colored clothing and sunscreen. Work outdoors early or very late in the day. weather.gov/heatsafety
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Stay safe in the heat if you’re working or playing outdoors! Learn more at weather.gov/heatsafety #WeatherReady
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Four questions you need to ask yourself before working or playing outdoors: Do you have enough water? Do you have temporary shade available? Do you know the symptoms of heat illness? Do you know who to call in an emergency? www.osha.gov/heat
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Four questions you need to ask yourself prior to working or playing outdoors. www.osha.gov/heat #WeatherReady
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When it is hot, wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. Hats are also a good idea to protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays if you will be spending time directly in the sunshine. Also, don’t forget to apply sunscreen liberally. www.weather.gov/heatsafety
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Find out how to dress for the weather www.weather.gov/heatsafety #WeatherReady
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Did you know the air temperature can actually feel hotter than what the thermometer reads? The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in. To find out how hot it feels, you can use the pictured chart or the Heat Index calculator found at: weather.gov/safety/heat-index
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The Heat Index tells you how hot it feels with humidity. weather.gov/safety/heat-index #WeatherReady