CONCORD — A dangerous heat wave is hitting a large part of the country with some areas seeing temperatures as much as 20 degrees above normal. Summer heat and humidity can be deadly. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar.

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