Gov. Evers declares June 3 Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin

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With the official start of summer just weeks away, it is important to prepare now before temperatures rise. To help Wisconsinites prepare, Gov. Tony Evers is declaring June 3 as Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin.“Extreme heat is something people should prepare for before hotter temperatures arrive,” said Greg Engle, Wisconsin Emergency Management administrator. “Now is the time to have a plan,...