Patrick M. Allen, Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health | Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Patrick M. Allen, Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health | Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Since April 1, there have been at least 51 heat-related visits to emergency departments across New Mexico. As temperatures are expected to climb to the mid to upper 90s in Roswell and Carlsbad and remain in the low 90s in Las Cruces this week, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging residents to take precautions to stay cool. The eastern part of the state will also experience high temperatures, reaching the upper 80s to 90°.
“While anyone can get sick from exposure to heat, everyone can lower the risk of getting sick by taking precautions,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, Chief Medical Officer for NMHealth. “This Memorial Day weekend and all summer be mindful of the temperature when you and your family are outdoors.”
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses can range from rash and sunburn to cramps and exhaustion. Certain groups are more vulnerable to these conditions.
NMHealth recommends that New Mexicans prepare by taking necessary precautions.
More information can be found at NM-Tracking – Heat Related Illness, and you can also track your heat risk from the National Weather Service at NWS HeatRisk. For additional information about this press release, contact David Barre at (505) 699-9237 (Office).
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Las temperaturas récord de la primavera envían a más de 50 nuevomexicanos a emergencias con enfermedades relacionadas con el calor
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