Heat stress can lead to more severe heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. ... – Call 911 for emergency medical care as heatstroke can be fatal or cause disability.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Dorchester County emergency officials spent Thursday morning putting their storm plans to the test during a full-scale mock disaster drill simulating widespread power ...

The researchers used the feedback to fine-tune a half-day workshop for teachers that integrated mental health with emergency preparedness, which they then delivered to nearly 500 educators from ...

Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is subjected to high temperatures and humidity for an extended period of time without enough cooling or hydration.

Heat stress is a growing occupational hazard impacting millions of workers worldwide. As global temperatures rise, urgent action is needed to protect worker health and productivity through ...