State Police Urge Residents to Prepare for Extreme Heat
Lansing Mich- With heat indices expected to exceed 100 degrees across much of lower Michigan through Sunday, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to stay protected during the extreme heat. The threat of thunderstorms also remains in the forecast, which could lead to additional power outages, adding to the potential heat dangers. “The high heat and humidity can put stress on the body, making it dangerous to be outdoors for any significant amount of time,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of EMHSD. “The potential for thunderstorms and power outages this week could leave residents without air conditioning and even more susceptible to heat-related illness.” To prepare for extreme heat:
To prevent heat illness:
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