DALLAS - Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the county's second heat-related death for the 2022 season.
A 77-year-old man who lived in Dallas died from a heat-related illness. Hehad underlying health conditions, but no further details were released about him and whether he was outside or in a home that didn't have AC.
The county's first heat-related death of the summer was reported last month.
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Dallas County reports 1st heat-related death this summer
A 66-year-old woman who lived in Dallas died from a heat-related illness. She had underlying health conditions, but no further details were released about her and whether the woman who died was outside or in a home that didn't have AC.
North Texans are told to limit outdoor activities and make sure they hydrate to avoid heat-related illnesses.
"We are very saddened to report our second heat-related death this season," Dallas County Health Directo 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."