The extreme temperatures and poor air quality in Wichita, Kansas, have led to an 'air quality alert' due to recent fires and controlled burns. Jessica Tung, a mother of two children, has been planning ways to keep her children safe during these high temperatures. Hydration and avoidance of heat stress are key measures to prevent it. Tyler Sullivan, the chief workforce officer for Sedgwick County EMS, said preparation can make a difference on days with unusual heat. Douglas Watson, director for the Bureau of Air with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, advised people to limit strenuous activity outside and to monitor for symptoms if vulnerable.