Deaths and Health Impacts
More than 50 deaths were reported as well as cases of Heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke. Most occurred in the very elderly and people who could not afford air conditioning due to high energy costs. Fortunately these were sporadic cases, and most healthy people are handled the heat due to advance warning, and better preparation procedures. Most likely to be affected by the excessive heat were those working consistently outdoors, performing strenuous work, such as construction work, or other jobs requiring excessive pushing, pulling. It was advised that people working these kind of jobs seek shade when possible, take frequent breaks, wear light colored, loose fitting clothing, as well as to drink plenty of clear non-alcoholic beverages even if they did not feel thirsty. Wearing sunglasses, sunscreen, and a wide brimmed hat weren't bad ideas either, as the UV or Ultraviolet index was expected to top at above normal levels due to the extra dry and hot weather.
Read more about this topic: 2007 North America South And Eastern Heatwave
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