Badgers Abroad
The Badgers Abroad podcast is a travel-focused podcast from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's International Division. The podcast explores the world of international travel for university students, staff, and faculty while emphasizing that strong planning can help travelers find success and manage risks. Episodes will discuss everything from travel tips and cultural influences to safety precautions and packing essentials. They'll also share personal stories and insights from fellow student travelers, faculty, and other guests.
Badgers Abroad
Episode #12 - Preparing for Extreme Heat
Heatwaves and prolonged excess heat conditions are increasing in frequency, duration, intensity, and magnitude due to climate change. Extreme heat conditions can cause cumulative stress on the human body and disrupt the delivery of important resources like water and electricity. Excessive temperatures can significantly impact traveler health and safety, exacerbate existing health issues, and increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses. This podcast and the associated resources will help you think about how you can best cope with extreme heat conditions and plan for a safe and healthy trip.
References and resources from the podcast are listed below:
- ISSD Preparing for Extreme Heat
- American Red Cross - "Extreme Heat Safety"
- Ready.gov - "Extreme Heat"
- National Weather Service - "Heat Cramps, Exhaustion, Stroke"
- National Weather Service - "Heat Safety"
- Yale Medicine - "How To Stay Safe in Extreme Heat: 11 Things To Know"
- UNICEF - "Heatwave Safety Tips"
- CDC - "Preventing Heat-Related Illness"
- EPA - "Climate Change Indicators: Heat-Related Deaths"
- FEMA - "Extreme Heat"
- CDC - "Extreme Heat and Your Health"
- CDC - "Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness"
- Ready.gov - "Be Prepared for Extreme Heat"
- EPA - "Extreme Heat"
- Cleveland Clinic - "Heat Illness"
- CDC - "Heat Stress – Heat-Related Illness"
- Mayo Clinic - "Heat Exhaustion"
- Mayo Clinic - "Heat Stroke"
- Mayo Clinic - "Safety tips to prevent heat-related illness"
- Mayo Clinic - "Hydration in the heat"
- Mayo Clinic - "Mayo Clinic Minute: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke"
- Johns Hopkins Medicine - "Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)"