By Karen Stokes With a few more days of temperatures in the mid to upper 80s in Wisconsin or if you’re traveling to a warmer climate, don’t let the heat confine you indoors. There are steps you can … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
By Karen Stokes Summer is here, and the humidity and temperatures are soaring, sometimes dangerously high. While you shouldn’t let the hot weather keep you inside, there are steps you can take to … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Schools Lack Air Conditioning Despite Rising Temperatures. Here’s What we Know.
About half of Milwaukee Public Schools buildings lack full or partial air conditioning, risking learning loss. The district has no plan for major upgrades. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch … [Read more...]
Wisconsin’s Record High Temperatures Raise Heart Health Concerns
By Karen Stokes As record high temperatures grip much of Wisconsin this week the American Heart Association, dedicated to promoting longer, healthier lives, emphasizes the need for heart … [Read more...]
The Heat is On: How the Coronavirus will Make it Harder for Vulnerable Residents to Keep Cool this Summer
By Bridget Fogarty Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Heat related concerns for older adults and persons with disabilities
Community EngAGEment: Aging news and information Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging This year Mother Nature took its time delivering summer and let a cold, wet spring linger a … [Read more...]