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Is a fan enough during a heat wave?
Short answer
In extreme heat, fans may not prevent heat illness. Air conditioning or a cooling center is safer.
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Official sources
- CDC: extreme heatcdc.gov
- Ready.gov: extreme heatready.gov
- LIHEAP: energy bill helpacf.hhs.gov