A wave of nausea hit me walking out the door into 90+ degree weather today.
The last couple of days we have been staying in doors as much as possible, keeping lights out, and limiting use of the stove / oven.
We are lucky to be able to take these measure to protect our family and pets.
Also, we are blessed to have a very shady property that has areas for wildlife to seek relief and we have multiple large tubs of water available for them to drink.
Not everyone is as fortunate, remember to help if you can –even if it is just spreading information and contact information for local shelters / relief centers that provide hydration and climate control.
Learn more with the links below:
Protect Yourself From the Dangers of Extreme Heat | Climate and Health | CDC
Extreme heat: What to know about this climate risk | World Economic Forum
Extreme heat is breaking records worldwide: UN weather agency | UN News
Learn | HEAT.gov – National Integrated Heat Health Information System
Extreme Heat Safety | Heat Exhaustion Safety | Red Cross
Hot weather and heat extremes: health risks – The Lancet
Mortality impacts of the most extreme heat events | Nature Reviews Earth & Environment
Extreme Heat Is the Biggest Threat to Insurers and Businesses | Scientific American
How to Help Wildlife During Heatwaves and Drought | Wildlife Center of Virginia
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