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Bloomfield Township, NJ Dept. of Health and Human Services
Thursday July 13th, 2017 :: 11:07 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Prevent Heat-Related Illness this Summer

Heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be prevented by staying cool, hydrated and informed.

Some factors that might increase your risk of developing a heat-related illness include:

High levels of humidity, Obesity, Fever, Dehydration, Prescription drug use, Heart disease, Mental illness, Poor circulation, Sunburn, and Alcohol use.

During times of extreme heat, keep an eye out for vulnerable groups such as older adults, infants and children and pets.

For more information on heat tips visit the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/specificgroups.html

Address/Location
Bloomfield Township, NJ Dept. of Health and Human Services
1 Municipal Plaza
Essex County, NJ 07003

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-680-4024

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