DALLAS — Dallas health officials have reported the first heat-related death of 2025.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) said Thursday the person who died was a man in his 60s with unknown pre-existing medical conditions.
“We are very saddened to report our first confirmed heat-related death this season,” said Dr. Philip Huang, director of DCHHS, in a statement. “As high temperatures continue to impact North Texas, DCHHS urges residents to take this tragic incident as a reminder to prioritize heat safety and protect themselves and others—especially older adults, children, and individuals with chronic health conditions.”
The Dallas area has yet to reach 100 degrees this year, but that could change in the coming days.
DCHHS is recommending people take the following precautions as the temperatures rise:
- Stay hydrated, and drink water every hour when it’s hot outside.
- Avoid alcohol on hot days.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, which is usually around 3-7 p.m.
- Stay in air-conditioned indoor locations, but if you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade.
- Never leave people or pets in a parked car.
For people without working air conditioning in their homes, DCHHS said they may qualify for an emergency A/C window unit. To apply, call 214-819-1909.