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[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” spacing=”1″ c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”-1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What’s Going On?” tab_id=”whats-going-on”][vc_column_text css=””]Heatwaves are expected to happen more often and for longer periods of time by 2050. <\/span>Heatwaves act as a threat multiplier. High temperatures put stress on the cardiovascular system, as the body works harder to cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion increase with heat waves.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n People most at risk for heat-related illness:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/i> Learn more about extreme heat from Heat Hub NJ<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What Can I Do?” tab_id=”what-can-i-do”][vc_column_text css=””]Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/p>\n When working or being active in the heat, drink about one quart of water per hour or one cup every 15 minutes. Drink more water than usual and drink before you get thirsty. Avoid alcohol or liquids that have high amounts of sugar and\/or caffeine. It is also important to eat regular meals that replace salt lost from sweating.<\/p>\n Beware of hot cars.<\/strong><\/p>\n Never leave children, people with disabilities, elderly persons, or pets in a parked car, even for a short time. On an 80\u2070F day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100\u2070F in less than 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Know the heat index<\/strong> Heat Index Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nThe National Weather Service provides heat alerts which are based mainly on the heat index. The heat index takes into account heat and humidity and measures what the temperature feels like to the human body. Example: A temperature of 90\u00b0F and relative humidity of 80% will “feel” like 113\u00b0F.<\/p>\n