Heat Wave Continues to Put Communities in Distress

As heat waves continue to put communities in distress around the globe, our forecasts here in New York are also heating up.

Please note that the NY CCE Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) has online resources regarding heat wave safety etc that I encourage you to share and/or repost on your county websites and social media outlets.

https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/natural-hazards/heat-wave/

Heat Waves | New York Extension Disaster Education Network Working in the Heat. The New York State Hazard Mitigation Plan defines a heatwave as, “temperatures that are 10 degrees above average, usually combined with an elevated level of humidity for a prolonged period of time.” Working in hot conditions is taxing on the body. Be prepared to take care of yourself and others when you work outside in the summer months. eden.cce.cornell.edu

Last updated July 20, 2022