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Fact Sheet: Heat Wave Safety

In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Learn how to prepare for a heat wave, actions to take during a heat wave and how to care for someone suffering the effects of excessive heat.