Did you know that 70 percent of people who die from heat are seniors? Officials say most didn’t have air conditioning and many of the deaths could have been prevented, if someone had checked on their welfare. That’s why state health officials are reminding everyone how important it is to check on your neighbors and loved ones as we brace for some very hot and humid weather. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), there were 48 heat-related deaths in the state between 2011-2015, and most of those deaths involved people between the ages of 65 and 84. Those most vulnerable to heat include very young children, the elderly, and people with heart disease or high blood pressure. Individuals who are on certain medications may also be more susceptible to illnesses during extreme heat events. In addition, many victims of heat-related deaths are socially isolated, maintaining little contact with family and friends. The National Weather Service is predicting hot, humid weather over the next several days with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
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A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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