Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday reported its first heat-related death of the 2025 season even as temperatures are expected to approach triple digits today and tomorrow.
County health officials identified the victim in a news release as a 60-year-old man who suffered from unknown pre-existing health conditions.
Officials said they would not release additional information about the man in order to protect his identity. The date of the victim’s death was not disclosed in the news release.
Although North Texas has not officially logged a triple-digit temperature so far this season, the region was under a heat advisory on Thursday with above-average temperatures predicted for later this week when the mercury could rise to 100 degrees or higher.
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Health officials said residents should take precaution amid the sweltering weather.
“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,” Dr. Philip Huang, Director of DCHHS, said. “Especially older adults, children, and individuals with chronic health conditions.”
Officials encouraged those who do not have working air conditioning to call 214-819-1909 and inquire about emergency A/C window units.
County authorities also recommended residents take precautions during the hot weather, including:
- Stay hydrated. Drinking water every hour when it’s hot outside and even when you are not thirsty.
- Avoid alcohol on hot days.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day (usually 3–7 p.m.).
- Stay in air-conditioned indoor locations. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade.
- Never leave people or pets in a parked car.
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