Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday reported the first heat-related death in the county this year. The woman was 79 years old and lived in East Dallas. She did not have any other pre-existing medical conditions, according to officials.
"It has been really hot, as we have all experienced," Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Philip Huang said. "We encourage everyone to take precautions to protect themselves and their children from heat-related illness as temperatures remain high throughout the summer. Hydrate constantly and limit your time outdoors to protect against the intense heat."
Young children, elderly people, and those with some medical conditions can be especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
Some nNorth Texas cities make selected facilities available as daytime cooling centers for people who need a place to get out of the heat.
"We also have a program to try to provide air-conditioner units for persons that are low-income that don't have that," Huang said. People interested in that Dallas County program can call 214-819-1976.
The Salvation Army has also been operating several locations as cooling stations. A full list is available on the organization's website.
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