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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency

District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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2720 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 727-6161
Fax: (202) 715-7288
TTY: (202) 730-0488
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Extreme heat, often referred to as a "heat wave", is an extended period of high temperature usually accompanied by high humidity. Extreme heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to be severely affected by extreme heat.

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