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Friday, 17 November 2006 01:00
Heat-Health Watch Warning Systems are
Heat-Health Watch Warning Systems correlate Weather conditions with human comfort and health risks. When harmful weather conditions are predicted, a warning is given to the public to guard against the effects of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The alert system can also be used in conjunction with social service programs to check on at-risk populations and provide them with cooling services.
 

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