00:00Well, it's another day of extreme heat in some areas that have officials reminding people to
00:06check on their neighbors. Acura, there's Emmy. Victor is live into Chicago to explain why.
00:14Ari, there's a reason why heat is often referred to as the silent killer.
00:19On average, heat kills over 1,200 people every year, according to the CDC,
00:24and that includes right here in Chicago. In recent years, three women were found unresponsive
00:29in a retirement community after the air conditioning broke in their building.
00:34Many heat-related deaths can be prevented just by someone checking in on someone else. The CDC
00:40recommends reaching out to people who are most vulnerable in the heat. That includes small
00:44children, older adults, and people with disabilities. It's also important to check
00:49on people who live alone or don't have air conditioning. And when you speak with them,
00:53don't be afraid to ask them questions, like if they're drinking water or if they need a
00:57ride to a cooler place. And also take note if they appear to be struggling.
01:03If you are starting to lose consciousness or somebody in your family is getting dizzy or
01:07losing consciousness or if there's vomiting involved, make sure you know the signs of
01:13extreme heat exposure and potentially heat stroke. It's a life-threatening situation.
01:18Make sure that you've got your cell phone charged and you can dial 911 if you need to.
01:22While you wait for medical assistance, get them to a shady or cooler spot and cool the person
01:26down with water if you can. But with more heat expected this week in some areas,
01:30one way to avoid a situation like this altogether is by reaching out again. Call them back and make
01:36sure they know it'll still be hot and tell them exactly when. Even though that sounds a little
01:40bit silly, they may not know the forecast, and we all know how dangerous heat can be
01:45the longer it sticks around. Ariella?
01:48Amy, super important. My grandmom in the Scranton area does not have air conditioning. I called her
01:52and then I called my dad and I said we need to keep checking in on Meemaw because I know how
01:55dangerous this heat is. So important reminders to just constantly be calling and checking it
02:00over the next couple of days. Amy Victor live for us in Chicago. Thank you so much.
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