Today is heat awareness day in Wisconsin. TheLakelandTimes reports ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to prepare for the summer ahead. Heat related illnesses can come on suddenly, with high heat and humidity that can last for days at a time in the U.P. Last year, there were 14 heat related deaths in the state, and the state Department of Health Services reports over 700 Wisconsinites were seen in emergency rooms with heat related illnesses. for more information on how to stay cool, go to readywisconsin.wi.gov or follow readywisconsin on social media.