We are in the dog days of summer with temperatures in Gem County hitting triple digits! I’m your Emmett neighborhood reporter, Alexander Huddleston, showing you how to stay cool and safe on these extremely hot days.
Steps you should take to prevent heat-induced medical emergencies:
Staying safe in the extreme heat and what warning signs to look for before a medical emergency
Temperatures are rising, but that can’t stop you from doing your daily tasks. However, Matt Conde with AAA says we need to think twice before running to the store with our kids or pets.
“There is no such thing as a quick errand. There is no good reason to leave a child in a car or a pet, for that matter. In 10 minutes or less, a car’s internal temperature can go up by 20 degrees or more. That’s even with the windows cracked or in the shade,” explains Conde…