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jul 18, 1995 - Chicago Heat Wave

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A extreme heat wave hit Chicago, killing hundreds of people, mostly poor and elderly. This led to improvement of EMT response times and social awareness of poverty. The temperature in the windy city went up to 108 degrees, with the heat index making it feel like almost 120 degrees.

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jul 18, 1995
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~ 30 years ago

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