Ready.gov: Extreme Heat Hazard Info Sheet

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BE PREPARED FOR EXTREME HEAT Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related disasters. FEMA V-1004/June 2018 In most of the U.S., extreme heat is a long period (2 to 3 days) of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees. Greater risk Can happen anywhere Humidity increases the feeling of heat as measured by a heat index IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING Check on family members Find air conditioning, if possible. and neighbors. Avo

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