Code Red in NYC: Things to know amid summer heat waves

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The tri-state area welcomed summer with sweltering heat, as the first heat wave of the season brought record-breaking temperatures.

Heat indices climbed into the 90s and even past 100 degrees, prompting a citywide emergency plan, known as a Code Red.

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What is a Code Red?

A Code Red is an emergency plan implemented when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or when an excessive heat warning is issued. During a Code Red...