| For Immediate Release June 2, 2021
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Prepare Now for Summer Heat Residents reminded to stay cool, hydrated, and informed when temperatures soar Summer is almost upon us and extreme heat days are not far behind. Today the Department of Health Services is recognizing Heat Awareness Day and encouraging residents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and to take steps to prevent getting sick. In 2020, 689 people went to the emergency department, 67 people were hospitalized, and seven people died in Wisconsin due to heat-related causes. Emergency department visits were highest among younger populations aged 15-34, while hospitalizations were most frequent among those aged 65 and older. "Temperatures in Wisconsin are projected to keep increasing over time due to climate change. Wisconsinites need to be on alert for extremely warm days and proactively take steps to ensure their safety," said Dr. Jon Meiman, chief medical officer of the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health. View the entire news release. | 
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