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EMSA says it expected heat-related calls to increase as temperatures climbed, but the spike in emergencies on Tuesday was larger than anticipated.
Crews responded to 20 heat-related emergencies in a single day, a significant jump from the six or seven calls per day they had been averaging earlier this week. Of those patients, EMSA says 13 were taken to the hospital.
Paramedics say they are treating both heat exhaustion and heat stroke as the dangerous heat continues across Green Country.
EMSA Community Engagement Manager Riley Howard is reminding people to take precautions, especially as even hotter weather is expected this weekend.
"We just want to remind folks going into the weekend, those temperatures are going to increase when you're out having fun this summer, whether you're going to an activity or going on the river or the lake."
According to EMSA, most of Tuesday's heat-related emergencies happened after 3 or 4 p.m., when they say many people assume it's safe to be outside.
With temperatures expected to continue climbing, EMSA says its crews are prepared for another busy weekend and encourages everyone to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day.
