The Southwest Urban Corridor IFL (SW-IFL) is a team of investigators (led by D. Sailor @ASU) advancing urban systems science with a focus on extreme heat in AZ.
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ALT A light yellow infographic titled, "Extreme Heat: Older Adults. People 65 years or older are at greater risk from extreme heat health problems." Below are a couple dancing on a patch of sand, framed by the ocean, clouds and three seagulls in the distance. The tips read, "Find somewhere air conditioned. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Wear loose, lightweight, or light-colored clothing. Avoid high-energy activities during the midday heat and stay in the shade."
ALT A map from heat.gov showing the heat forecast across the continental United States, including current heat advisories, watches, and warnings
ALT Pictured in the back (from left to right) are the CMAS2 and CMAS1 mobile labs. Pictured in the center (from left to right) Parag Joshi, Zackary Mages, Katia Lamer, Dan Waxman, Zeen Zhu and Edwin V Davis. The team is standing in from of our reference weather station.
ALT Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Act fast by moving to a cooler area, loosening clothing, sipping cool water. Seek medical help if symptoms don't improve. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, dizziness, and becoming unconscious. Act fast by calling 911, moving the person to a cooler area, loosening clothing and removing extra layers, and cooling with water or ice.
