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Heat illness signs and local relief options in Ottawa
Across the nation heat caused 138 deaths in 2010 the most of any weather related fatality that year. In Franklin County elderly residents face risk with limited income and cooling options. Health officials advise recognizing hyperthermia heat cramps heat exhaustion and heat stroke with rest hydration and medical care as needed. Ottawa has cooling centers air conditioning access rides and fan distribution through Hope House ECKAAA Ottawa Recreation Commission and local services.
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National Weather Service
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Franklin County
Mary Lois Yates
Hope House
Ottawa
Phyllis Tillinghast
East Central Kansas Area Agency On Aging
NIA
NSA
Ottawa Library
S. Hickory St
Eckaaa
Ottawa Recreation Commission
ORC
Don Woodward
Third St
Eckaaa.org
Orcottawaks.org
Ottawa Senior Center
Overland Park Medical Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Lisa
Kenny Miller
Orris Cox
Beech St
Millers