National Heat Awareness Day 2024. Announcements are part of secretary becerra's initiative on protecting farmworkers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Global average temperatures for 13 consecutive months from june 2023 to june 2024 also set new monthly records.
Why do we need a heat action day? Avoid strenuous activity and direct exposure to the sun during the hottest parts of the day, specifically from 12 to 6 p.m.