Public Health Leaders At East Tennessee State University Are Urging Residents To Take Heat Safety Seriously As Temperatures Reach 90 Degrees And Above This Week. Dr. Randy Wykoff Says Heat-Related Deaths Have Doubled In The Last 25 Years. Warning Signs Include Cramps, Confusion And Excessive Sweating. If Someone Stops Sweating Or Becomes Disoriented, That’s A Medical Emergency. Wykoff Urges People To Stay Indoors During Peak Heat, Drink Water Regularly And Never Leave Children Or Pets In Vehicles.
