The return of summer means BBQs, extra daylight, and trips to the beach! But hot weather can also be a risk to your health.
Extreme heat can cause health problems such as dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke, as well as worsen existing health conditions. In fact, heat is the leading cause of weather-related death.
Read these 8 tips to safely enjoy the warm weather.
Want to learn more? Learn the signs of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Vision Zero grants help communities make roads safer for all users but especially vulnerable ones. See how communities are putting their grants to use.
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