heat wave

Did you know leaving a water bottle in the car during summer months is extremely dangerous?

We tip our hats to the men and women who brave the extreme weather conditions every day when they go to work.

With temperatures in the Utica-Rome area expected to stay in the 90's for the next few days, the Mohawk Valley Red Cross wants to remind you to stay hydrated and avoid heat related illness like heat stroke.

It's turning out to be one heck of a warm Summer, not that I'm complaining after the winter we had! With this extreme heat, it's important to find ways to keep cool, and it doesn't hurt to look cool doing it! This video will help you do both!

Whether you work construction, on a farm, landscaping or just spend time exerting yourself in the summer heat, you need to be careful to avoid heat stroke.