National Heat Awareness Day

About National Heat Awareness Day

Today is National Heat Awareness Day. Declared a national holiday by the National Weather Service in 2013, the annual observance was created to spread awareness on the dangers of extreme heat and heat-related illnesses. 

Extreme heat and humidity is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S., with over 700 Americans dying every year. Knowing the signs of heat exhaustion and staying hydrated is the best way to avoid heat-related illnesses.

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National Minority Donor Awareness Day

• Health
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Minority Donor Awareness Day

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• Health
• USA

Highlights healthy eating and active lifestyles for every age group from infant to teens.

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4Aug

National Health Center Week

• Health
• USA

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8Aug

National CBD Day

• Health
• USA

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• Food
• International

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• Health
• International

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• People
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Loomis Day

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• Culture
• USA

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