Event Summary

Narrative

A large area of high pressure pumped hot and humid air across the northeast. A 57 year old male died due to the excessive heat per the NYC department of health. The death occurred on July 8th, 2013.

Description

Hazard Event Type

Extreme Heat

Critical Issues

Extreme Heat

Start Time

7/5/2013 12:00 AM

End Time

7/9/2013 09:56 PM

Media Links

Complex

Heatwave: Over 200 Fire Hydrants Opened Illegally in New York City This Weekend

The New York Times

Feeling New York’s Heat, and Dealing With It

Activations

NYCEM Plans Activated

1

Emergency Operation Center

No

Safety

Fatality data reported in the Hazard History Consequence Tool is verified through public media outlets. Sources are included in media links when available.

Injuries

0

Fatalities

1