CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the Tennessee Valley braces for heat index values nearing triple digits, local emergency officials and medical experts are urging the public to take heat safety seriously.
News 12 spoke with professionals from the Hamilton County Emergency Management and Erlanger Health System about the health risks associated with extreme temperatures and how to stay protected in the days ahead.
Officials say the heat is placing vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and individuals with preexisting health conditions, at a significantly higher risk for heat-related illnesses…