Extreme Heat and Health

Heat-related illness can affect any person regardless of age, sex, or health status. Older adults, children, people working and/or living outdoors, people with chronic illnesses, and people that are socially isolated are especially at
risk to heat. While heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States, there are simple actions you can do to keep yourself, and those around you, healthy and safe.

Read more to learn how to protect your health during extreme heat.