Larimer County health officials remind residents to recognize heat illness symptoms as temperatures climb into the upper 90s.
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — With several days of hot weather forecast across Northern Colorado, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illness by staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and recognizing the warning signs of dangerous heat exposure.
Health officials say extreme heat is becoming an increasing public health concern. Nationally, more than 2,300 heat-related deaths were reported in 2023, one of the hottest years on record. Locally, Larimer County sees five times as many heat-related emergency department visits on days when temperatures exceed 95 degrees as on summer days below 90 degrees…