Ask the DA: July 20, 2012
Are there more safety risks during excessive heat? Also, do you have any suggestions to help us protect ourselves during such weather?
Excessive heat is both a public health and a public safety concern. During hot spells such as our continuing heat wave, tempers can flare up as the thermostat rises. We need to remind ourselves to keep a cool head no matter what the circumstances or how unpleasant the weather might be. This is true both at home and while out and about with members of the public.
Of course, excessively hot temperatures are also unhealthy, especially for the elderly, children, people with various medical conditions or taking certain medications and pets.