Heat Wave
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity, especially in oceanic climate countries.
LAFD – Los Angeles Fire Department:
Children, Hot Weather & Cars = Danger!
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Extreme Heat and Emergency Water Shortages
FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Extreme Heat Fact Sheet for Kids
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Extreme Heat
American Red Cross:
Are You Ready for a Heat Wave?
American Red Cross:
Heat Wave Safety Checklist
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Emergency Survival Program:
Heat Wave