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Excessive heat : publication

Coping With Summer Heat

The heat of a Missouri summer not only can make for high utility bills, but also can be deadly. Here are some tips to help keep you comfortable, healthy and penny-wise.

Disaster Supplies Kit

A disaster supplies kit includes essential items like food, water, and tools to sustain your family for several days during emergencies.

Drought-Related Issues in Forage, Silage and Baleage

Get answers to questions about how to feed livestock during drought. Read about nitrate toxicity, corn silage and baleage, forage grazing and feeding hay.

Exercising in the Heat

Stephen D. BallAssociate ProfessorHuman Environmental SciencesIn recent years, there have been several well-documented cases of highly conditioned athletes dying unexpectedly while exercising in the heat. Understanding what causes the body to overheat can help you prevent a heat-related illness.

Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency

Learn how to store and purify water safely for emergencies, including boiling, bleach treatment, and proper container use.​

Working in Hot Conditions

To prevent heat-related illness, follow the guidelines in this guide when working in temperatures above 75 degrees.
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