Our thanks to our PR Event Coordinator/ Education Chairperson, Dr. Denise Makri-Werzen, PUBH:CH HP RN/MT(ASCP) CSN/HT Ph.D. MS BS for sharing this information from the NJLINCS Health Alert Network on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Health.

Public Health Advisory

NJLINCS Health Alert Network

Distributed by the New Jersey Department of Health 

Subject: Public Health Advisory : Prevention of Heat-related Illness (HRI) in Vulnerable Populations
Date: 06/05/2025 16:48:49
Official Message No.: 112409-6-5-2025-PHAD
Contact Info: Daniel Lefkowitz | 609-826-4984 | daniel.lefkowitz@doh.nj.gov
Richard Opiekun | 609-826-4984 | richard.opiekun@doh.nj.gov
Attachments: No

With the extreme heat beginning this week, please see the following fact sheets and information that provide guidance to prevent heat-related illness during extreme heat events and high humidity days.

 Heat-related Illness (HRI) prevention guidance:

 Health Advisory for Healthcare Providers

• Clinicians

  Resources for General Public/Schools/Camps

 HRI Prevention Tips

• HRI Prevention Tips

• General Public [Español]

• Youth Camps

• Schools

  Resources for Outdoor Workers

• Beat the Heat! [English] [Español] 

• Prevent the Burn! [English] [Español] 

• Quench the Thirst! [English] [Español] 

• Farmworkers [Español]