Summer Safety: Steps to Help Stay Out of Harm's Way

With the heat index predicted to remain at, or exceed the current advisory levels, American Red Cross Pennsylvania Mountains Chapter shares these heat and summer safety tips and resources to help you and your family have a safe and healthy summer.

Extreme heat is the most dangerous type of severe-weather event in the U.S. Ensure you know the types of notifications you will receive and what to do when you receive them. The National Weather Service issues heat advisories and excessive heat warnings when unusual periods of hot weather are expected.

STAY HYDRATED

Drinking enough water is one of th...