Additional Resources
The following links provide additional sources of information on preventing heat-related illnesses. Be informed. Keep yourself and others safe from the heat this summer.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
MedlinePlus (multiple sites contribute information to this resource)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Athletic Trainers Association - Parent and Coaches Guide
Información en español
Center for Disease Control - Calor extremo: guía de prevención para promover su salud y seguridad
The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is obtained daily from National Weather Service temperature and humidity readings taken under normal conditions at area airports. Please understand that this number can vary depending on location. Guidelines summarize approaches for the prevention of the detrimental effects of children's activity in hot or humid climates, including the prevention of exercise-induced dehydration.