Milwaukee heat wave

Milwaukee County's Nick Tomaro shares what cooling centers are available when you need to beat the heat, and how local government's response to heat emergencies has changed over time.

In the coming decades, heat waves are likely to become more frequent and more dangerous, with temperatures that can cause health problems and even death. With an aging population and housing, Milwaukeeans are especially vulnerable to intense weather changes. We learn what local organizations are doing to help people in need of weatherized homes and healthcare.

The Milwaukee Health Department suspects three residents may have died from heat-related causes. The city and state were submerged in hot, humid…