State officials issue report on deadly heat wave, urge residents prepare for another in forecast
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'Heat can kill, and heat has killed in Oregon'
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Office of Emergency Management held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss this weekend's expected heat wave and actions Oregonians can take to stay safe as the state released an "after-action" report on last month's deadly, record heat.
Findings and recommendations from the expedited After Action Review from the June excessive heat event were also addressed.
OEM Director Andrew Phelps said "neighbors need to check on neighbors" during this type of unprecedented heat wave, which can ultimately save lives.