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EMSA issues medical heat warning for OKC on Thursday

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EMSA issues medical heat warning for OKC on Thursday

The Emergency Medical Services Authority issued a heat medical alert on Thursday following calls and hospital visits due to the heat.

The Emergency Medical Services Authority issued a heat medical alert Thursday following heat-related emergency calls and hospital visits. Get the latest interesting news here. As of 7 p.m., paramedics responded to five calls for suspected heat-related illnesses in the Oklahoma City area. Two people were transported to local hospitals for their symptoms, officials said. According to a news release, EMSA recommends residents take heat precautions such as staying hydrated, wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing and taking plenty of breaks in the shade.>> Download the KOCO 5 app. Those without air conditioning should seek out a cooling station or public place such as a library or mall during the day. Residents are also advised not to consume alcohol or caffeine while in the heat. The heat alerts are issued when paramedics respond to five or more calls for heat-related illnesses in a 24-hour period. Top HeadlinesTIMELINE: Storms could bring hail, damaging wind to parts of Oklahoma laterFire prompts evacuations at St. Anthony Health Complex in downtown Oklahoma CityPlans to build nation’s tallest skyscraper in OKC still in flux, developer saysSooners one win away from fourth straight national title, making WCWS historyOU, Norman release information on possible new arena, entertainment district

OKLAHOMA-CITY –

The Emergency Medical Services Authority issued a heat medical alert on Thursday following calls and hospital visits due to the heat.

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As of 7 p.m., paramedics responded to five calls for suspected heat-related illness in the Oklahoma City area. Two people were taken to local hospitals because of their symptoms, authorities said.

According to a press release, EMSA recommends that residents take precautions against the heat, such as drinking plenty of fluids, wearing light and loose-fitting clothing and resting frequently in the shade.

>> Download the KOCO 5 app

Those without air conditioning should seek out a cooling station or a public place such as a library or shopping center during the day. Residents are also advised to avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine in hot weather.

Heat alerts are issued when paramedics respond to five or more calls for heat-related illnesses within 24 hours.

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