Hot temperatures and high humidity are causing dangerous conditions in parts of Wisconsin. Anne Demeuse, Door County Emergency Management Director, says it’s important to take extra precautions when dealing with the heat. She says you can start by drinking plenty of fluids…
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Anne suggests eating light meals and avoiding exercise in the peak heating times. She says it’s better to work out early in the morning or later in the evening…
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Demeuse says heat events have killed more people than tornadoes, floods, and storms combined. Last summer, 5 people died and more than 100 received medical treatment due to extreme heat in Wisconsin.
