EMSA Heat Alert To Stay As Long As This Heat

<p>The heat is here to stay and so is EMSA's heat alert,&nbsp;at least until temperatures drop significantly.</p>

Thursday, July 20th 2017, 5:59 am

By: Amy Avery


The heat is here to stay and so is EMSA's heat alert, at least until temperatures drop significantly.

People have to be especially careful on these hot days. 51 people have been transported to the hospital since last Friday for heat related illnesses. EMSA issues a heat alert when medics respond to five or more heat-related illness calls in a 24-hour period. That heat alert has been going on for several days now.

EMSA is urging people to stay safe in the heat by drinking water and limit time outside. Another good idea is to always make sure you have your cell phone so you can call for help.

They say this heat alert will remain in place until the temperatures drop to a safer level.

Amy Avery

Amy Avery joined News On 6 in September 2017 as a reporter for the evening shows. She transferred from News On 6’s sister station News 9 in Oklahoma City.

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