06/10/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2021 16:48
With temperatures forecast to exceed 90 degrees at times across parts of lower Michigan through the weekend, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents and visitors to stay protected during the heat wave.
'Higher temperatures increase the risk of suffering a heat-related injury which has the potential to be life-threatening,' said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. 'By taking the proper precautions, you can reduce your risk of heat-related illness and be ready to help those who are most affected by severe heat.'
To prevent heat illness:
To learn more about preparedness and being safe during the extreme heat, go to hwww.michigan.gov/miready or follow the MSP/EMHSD on Twitter at @MichEMHS.