Following the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Extreme Heat Watch warning issued earlier this week, the Medford National Weather Service Office issued an Excessive Heat Warning in Southwest Oregon from 1 p.m. Friday, August 22, until 8 p.m. Monday, August 25. Here’s how to stay safe and reduce health risks.

Stay Safe & Reduce Health Risks In Oregon During An Extreme Heatwave

Medford’s Excessive Heat Warning in Southwest Oregon is effective from 1 p.m. Friday until 8 p.m. Monday. Extreme heat continues to claim lives each year, even though heat-related illness and death are preventable.

To stay safe and reduce health risks, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) have suggested that Oregonians take these appropriate steps

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